An Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi he could not 'let anyone die'. Smit Machchhar made the comments during a video call with Modi on Friday, speaking from a hospital bed in Abu Dhabi.
Pilot relives attack in call with PM
Machchhar replayed the dramatic attack and his desperate effort to open the cockpit door to seek help during the call. He said that although he was injured, he knew he had to help, otherwise passengers would lose their lives.
'I was fighting for my life': Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack
Hero pilot speaks from hospital
The pilot has been hailed as a hero following the incident. His conversation with Modi comes as he continues to recover from his injuries in Abu Dhabi.
