“You’re Not Going to Die Today”: Passenger’s Message to Stabbed Indian Pilot

Brief By Moneycontrol / 5:52 PM on 01 Oct 2026

Israeli passenger Yaniv Hayun recalled telling Indian captain Smit Machchhar, “You are not going to die today,” after the pilot was stabbed during the Flydubai flight. Hayun said Machchhar fought back despite severe injuries and helped prevent a potential crash. The passenger, who assisted during the emergency, described the pilot as a hero and praised his courage during the ordeal.