The Indian captain of a Flydubai aircraft, Smit Machchhar, has publicly recounted the harrowing moments during an attack on his plane. He described the intense situation within the cockpit as the aircraft came under fire. Machchhar stated he could not allow all the passengers and crew to perish. Details of the attack and the pilot’s actions were released for the first time. This account provides a critical perspective on the events from someone directly involved in the incident. The pilot’s testimony sheds light on the immediate response and efforts to ensure the safety of those onboard the Flydubai flight.