An Indian pilot has been praised for his bravery after being attacked by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
What happened
The pilot, Capt Smit Machchhar, was assaulted by his co-pilot, but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene and overpower the attacker.
The flight, which had taken off from Dubai, was diverted to Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. Fortunately, all passengers and crew on board survived the incident.
Capt Machchhar, who is currently recovering in hospital, received a call from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging his heroic actions. In an emotional account, Capt Machchhar explained that he fought back to prevent harm to everyone on the flight.
