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Smit Machchhar
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Smit Machchhar, from September 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
PoliticsUS House honours pilot Smit Machchhar for averting flydubai flight attack
A US House resolution has honoured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his role in preventing an alleged attempt to take control of a flydubai aircraft. The resolution describes the incident as an act of terrorism and commends the actions of the crew and passengers.
3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastFlydubai co-pilot investigated for targeting Ben Gurion Airport
Investigators are examining whether the Omani co-pilot of a Flydubai flight deliberately sought employment with the airline as part of a plan to target Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. US President Donald Trump believes Iran was responsible, while Vice President JD Vance stated there was no conclusive evidence linking Iran to the incident.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPilot Smit Machchhar Hailed as Hero After Flydubai Mid-Air Incident
Flydubai flight FZ1073 experienced a severe mid-air incident on September 30, 2026, when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. The aircraft plummeted thousands of feet before passengers and crew disarmed the co-pilot, allowing a safe emergency landing.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE investigates Flydubai flight diversion after cockpit altercation
The UAE Attorney General has ordered an investigation into a Flydubai flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation. The probe will examine circumstances and motives, including potential terrorist activity. Israeli officials are investigating possible Iranian involvement.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPilot stabbed by co-pilot diverts flydubai flight to Saudi Arabia
Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on 30 September 2026, after a cockpit altercation. Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot but opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers to subdue the attacker. All 174 passengers survived.
Middle East3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 85 · Hype 55
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Netanyahu told him plumber steadied Flydubai flight
US President Donald Trump stated he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an incident on a Flydubai flight. Trump recounted that the co-pilot may have been a terrorist or insane and stabbed the pilot, and that an Israeli plumber intervened to steady the aircraft.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41