Dentist Recalls Indian Pilot’s Plea During Dubai Plane Attack

Brief By Hindustan Times / 11:41 AM on 07 Oct 2026

Dentist Shota Musaev recalled how Indian pilot Smit Machchhar sought help after being stabbed during an attack aboard a flydubai plane. Musaev said Machchhar pleaded, “Help me, please. I don’t want to die here.” Despite his injuries, the pilot helped save lives. Musaev said he hopes to meet him and thank him.