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UN Chief Condemns Attack on Flydubai Flight, Praises Pilot
An attack happened on a Flydubai airplane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The airplane was carrying passengers when someone tried to take control of it.
Captain Smit Machchhar was badly hurt while helping stop the attacker.
He managed to open the cockpit door so passengers could help overpower the attacker.
He was first treated in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
He was later moved to a hospital in Abu Dhabi.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack.
He said he was relieved that the passengers were safe and that a bigger tragedy was avoided.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned an attack aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073.
The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when the incident occurred.
Captain Smit Machchhar, despite serious stab wounds, helped stop an alleged cockpit takeover attempt.
Machchhar was initially treated in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, before being transferred to Abu Dhabi.
United Nations officials said they were relieved that a larger tragedy was avoided and would monitor developments.
- Who
- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the incident; Captain Smit Machchhar was the injured pilot who helped stop the attack.
- What
- An attack and attempted takeover occurred inside Flydubai flight FZ1073, according to the article.
- Where
- The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv; Machchhar was treated in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and later transferred to Abu Dhabi.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday; related statements and medical updates were issued on Thursday.
- Why
- The attack endangered civilian aviation and passengers; the article does not state a motive.
Key facts
- Flight
- Flydubai flight FZ1073
- Route
- Dubai to Tel Aviv
- Incident timing
- Wednesday
- Pilot
- Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national
- Initial treatment
- Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Current treatment location
- Abu Dhabi
- UN response
- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the incident
Quotes
India’s Ministry of External Affairs
Indian government ministry responsible for foreign affairs
“After receiving initial medical treatment in a hospital in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, he has now been shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery. Our Ambassador in UAE met Captain Machchhar in hospital and enquired about his well being”
thehansindia.com
“In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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