Loading the video World News Video. 'I was fighting for my life': FlyDubai captain recalls cockpit attack Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 02/10/2026 - 9:50 GMT+2 The FlyDubai captain hailed for helping prevent a disaster during an in-flight attack has spoken from his hospital bed about the moments he fought to regain control of the cockpit. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured after his co-pilot attacked him as the aircraft began a steep descent. Despite his wounds, he managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene. The flight was then diverted and landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Machchhar recalled the moment he realised he had to get back up. Attack plane accident Narendra Modi Top stories Now playing Next 'I was fighting for my life': FlyDubai captain recalls cockpit attack Now playing Next Uzbekistan wins gold at record-breaking Chess Olympiad in Samarkand Now playing Next World's tallest wind turbine rises to 365 metres in Germany Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis Now playing Next Protesters rally outside Dublin stadium over Ireland-Israel match Now playing Next Musk returns to Trump administration to co-lead Pentagon war study Now playing Next How the EU’s new cabin baggage rules will work – and when they start Now playing Next US death row inmate in hospital after surviving two lethal injections Now playing Next Israel says pilot tried to crash flydubai plane during cockpit fight Now playing Next UK ends 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France Now playing Next Takaichi tightens rules for foreigners seeking permanent residency Now playing Next What does music look like? This British artist paints what he hears Now playing Next Trans-Caspian Corridor: Europe and Central Asia target faster trade Now playing Next No silver bullet to energy crisis, EU Energy chief says Now playing Next Țoiu: NATO and EU must boost response to hybrid attacks ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT United Arab Emirates Attacker's identity and motive unknown after flydubai flight to Israel escapes disaster after pilot stabbed World News Death-row inmate Christa Pike seen during murder trial World News ‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight USA US death row inmate Christa Pike in hospital after surviving two lethal injections, lawyers say Europe News Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at RAF air base in England Culture news Over 1,000 adult LEGO fans gathered in Denmark near the toy giant’s birthplace Europe Today Europe Today: EU energy prices soar as Spain's housing decrees face Congress vote Europe News Danish military admits flaws in report about 2025 drone incursions 12 minutes with Kyrylo Budanov: European security without the US would be ‘very dangerous’ Europe News France: Media outlet publishes new antisemitic screenshots attributed to Jordan Bardella The Europe Conversation Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Belgian defence minister says Europe News French protests over school conditions spread as students set fires and put up blockades ADVERTISEMENT Cult Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage on display in Qatar 12 minutes with El representante de EE.UU. en la OTAN: La revisión de las tropas en Europa dependerá del "América primero" The Europe Conversation 'Don't care about supporting Russia': Bulgarian PM hits back against pro-Moscow label The Europe Conversation WATCH: NATO model 'not sustainable', alliance's chief Mark Rutte tells Euronews Europe News EU turns page on Ukraine's $27 billion deficit, says all needs are covered Economy No relief at the pump: EU diesel hits new record of €2.24 a litre No Comment Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools Business EU watchdogs question Binance over unlicensed European operations ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
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