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How Did A Wounded Pilot Help Save 174 People?

Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain, averted disaster aboard a Flydubai flight carrying 174 people after a cockpit confrontation led to his stabbing. Despite his injuries, he reportedly opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to restrain the co-pilot. Reserve pilots then took control and safely landed the aircraft in Saudi Arabia.