Israeli Doctor Helps Restrain Attacker, Saves Indian Pilot in Mid-Air Cockpit Assault
An Israeli doctor who was a passenger on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 intervened during a violent mid-air incident, helping to restrain an attacker and save the lives of 174 people on board. Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was repeatedly stabbed inside the cockpit by the co-pilot and was losing significant blood while fighting unconsciousness.
The doctor, identified as Musaev Shota, rushed to the cockpit as the Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. He helped restrain the attacker while the injured captain worked to maintain control of the plane. The flight, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where the aircraft landed safely and professional medical teams provided further assistance.
