Indian Captain Smit Machchhar is being lauded as a hero after he successfully landed a Flydubai flight in Saudi Arabia following a stabbing attack. The incident occurred on a flight en route to Tel Aviv when another pilot aboard assaulted Captain Machchhar. Despite being injured, Captain Machchhar managed to safely execute an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, averting a potential disaster. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. The quick thinking and skillful piloting of Captain Machchhar are credited with saving the lives of everyone on board. He is now being widely recognized for his bravery and professionalism in the face of extreme adversity during the flight toward Israel.