Who is Smit Machchhar? Stabbed Indian pilot who fought mid-air to avert Flydubai hijack horror

The incident that thrust Machchhar into global headlines unfolded aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with around 180 passengers and crew Midway through the journey, a violent altercation broke out inside the cockpit between the two pilots. Reports suggest that the co-pilot allegedly attacked Machchhar, leading to a stabbing and a struggle for control of the aircraft.