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Indian PM calls Flydubai pilot 'hero' after emergency landing

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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot in a flight with 174 passengers, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The incident involved a violent altercation in the cockpit that led to a near-crash.

The Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed that the co-pilot assaulted the captain, resulting in injuries. Both were taken to hospital and later transferred to Abu Dhabi. Netanyahu said the co-pilot may have been radicalized, while the UAE is investigating for possible terror links.

The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety and security. The UAE and Israel are collaborating on the investigation, with both countries emphasizing the need for thorough scrutiny. The pilot's actions are being hailed as heroic, with India and Israel both recognizing his bravery in averting a potential disaster.

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  1. aljazeera — Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe ·
  2. france24 — Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link ·
  3. le-monde — Indian PM hails Flydubai pilot as 'hero' for averting disaster ·

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  3. le-monde: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.

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