Flydubai Pilot Smit Machhar Tells Netanyahu: 'He Prayed, Then Suddenly Attacked Me From Behind' (Facebook)
Tel Aviv: The full story of the attack on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machar on flydubai flight has now come to light. Captain Smit himself explained in detail about that dreadful incident during his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said that the Omani co-pilot present in the cockpit suddenly attacked him with a sharp weapon. During the attack, his vision became blurred and he started feeling that the plane was going down rapidly.
Despite the serious circumstances, Captain Smit did not lose courage. Risking his life, he tried to open the cockpit door and ultimately succeeded. After this other people present on the plane took charge of the situation. Because of his bravery, the lives of 176 people on board the plane could be saved.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Captain Smit on phone and enquired about his health. During the conversation, he praised the bravery of the Captain and called him a hero of India, Israel and the whole world.
Netanyahu asked Captain Smit how the attack on the flight started. In response to this, Smit said that initially everything was normal. The co-pilot had expressed his desire to offer namaz. He was offering namaz, so Smit was looking ahead.
Captain Smit said that about four-five minutes after the namaz started, suddenly he was hit hard on the back of the head. At first they thought that perhaps there was some major technical problem in the plane. But when there were several consecutive attacks, they realised that the attack was not on the plane but on themselves.
He said his vision had become blurred after the initial attacks. Despite this he tried to stop the attacker. At the same time he felt that the plane was going downwards rapidly.
Captain Smit said that after the attack he had fallen on the cockpit floor. They could hear the loud noise of the plane and the screams of the passengers. He tried to open the door once, but the attacker closed it again.
After this he realised that if he did not do anything now, his life and that of the people on board the plane could be in danger. He gathered all his remaining strength and moved towards the door.
Netanyahu asked during the conversation whether Captain Smit had opened the cockpit door by pulling a pin. On this Smit clarified that there was no pin to open the door.
He said that the people present outside had tried to open the door using the code, but the attacker was not allowing it to open. In such a situation, it was necessary for him to reach the door from inside. After reaching the doorknob, he turned it and the door opened.
Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit's bravery and said that he maintained his composure in extremely difficult circumstances. He said that the captain not only saved the lives of the passengers but also strengthened the faith of the people that even the biggest challenges can be faced with courage and courage.
Netanyahu also said that he wants to invite Captain Smit and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light the torch on Israel's next Independence Day. He described it as one of the highest honors given by Israel.
During the conversation, Netanyahu also asked the captain about his treatment. Smit said that the doctor who treated him saved his life and he wants to meet him again.
Netanyahu also congratulated Captain Smit's wife and wished her a speedy recovery. Throughout this conversation he repeatedly saluted the bravery of the captain.
The story of Captain Smit is no longer just the story of a plane crash or attack. The way he fought till his last breath to save the lives of 176 passengers without caring for his own life has brought him into limelight across the world.
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