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Indian Pilot Stops Omani Co‑Pilot from Crashing Flydubai Plane
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM
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During a recent Flydubai flight, Indian pilot Smit Machchhar intervened to prevent an Omani co‑pilot from taking control and causing a crash.
During a recent Flydubai flight, an incident unfolded when the co‑pilot attempted to take control of the aircraft.
The Indian pilot, Smit Machchhar, intervened and prevented the co‑pilot from taking actions that could have led to a crash.
The aircraft was brought under safe control and landed without incident.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
The Indian pilot, Smit Machchhar, intervened and prevented the co‑pilot from taking actions that could have led to a crash.
The aircraft was brought under safe control and landed without incident.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.