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Flydubai Pilot a Hero, Plumber Steadied Plunging Aircraft: Trump
What happened
Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, who may have been a terrorist or a "whack job", and managed to open the cockpit door and call for help. A passenger, identified as an Israeli plumber, intervened by entering the cockpit, pulling the co-pilot out of his seat, and throwing him backwards. Other passengers restrained the co-pilot, and additional pilots and security personnel took control of the aircraft.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the bravery of the pilot and the quick thinking of a passenger in a life-threatening situation, and raises questions about the level of threat posed by potential security incidents on commercial flights.
Key facts
- Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot.
- The co-pilot may have been a terrorist or a "whack job".
- A passenger, identified as an Israeli plumber, intervened to steady the aircraft.
- Additional pilots and security personnel took control of the aircraft.
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