Flydubai pilot describes cockpit attack by co-pilot, says he opened door to protect passengers
Source Summary
Captain Smit Machchhar of Flydubai recounted to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he opened the cockpit door during an attack by his co-pilot to allow others to intervene. The captain stated he acted to prevent further loss of life during the incident.
Why it matters
The account documents a serious in-flight security breach involving a crew member and reveals the captain's decision-making during a life-threatening cockpit emergency.
