Capt. Smit Machchhar and those who helped him are heroes. Their...

Rep. Gregory Meeks @meeks.house.gov Oct 1

Capt. Smit Machchhar and those who helped him are heroes. Their bravery in fending off the attacker and safely landing FlyDubai Flight 1073 in Saudi Arabia saved nearly 200 lives and prevented a devastating tragedy.

A thorough investigation is needed to ensure this never happens again.

nytimes.com

Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?

Capt. Smit Machchhar suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.

Gregory W. Meeks U.S. Representative for New York's 5th District

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