A ‘hero’ pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai flight to Israel
A flydubai flight bound for Israel was disrupted when the co‑pilot attempted an attack. Off‑duty pilot Smit Machchhar quickly intervened, enabling other passengers—including a plumber and a dentist—to help restrain the assailant. Their combined effort allowed the crew to regain control, and the aircraft touched down at Ben Gurion Airport without further incident, prompting an investigation.