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Pilot describes fending off axe attack on Israel-bound flight

Outlet: ABC News Australia · Ahmed Yussuf · Published 19/10/2026 02:42 UTC

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During the attack in the cockpit, Smit Machchhar says he calmed himself and said: "You can't die like this."

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  1. Headline · detected on 19/10/2026 06:20 UTC

    Flydubai captain Pilot describes co-pilot's fending off axe attack and saving 170 passengers on Israel-bound flight

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    Before: «Flydubai captain describes co-pilot's axe attack and saving 170 passengers» 16530350d4bf

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-19/inside-flydubai-cockpit-copilot-alleged-terror-plot/107281782
Published
19/10/2026 02:42 UTC
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19/10/2026 02:45 UTC
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