‘You’ll be lucky to have a doctor’: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar’s old words take eerie turn after Dr Shota Musayev treats him mid-flight
dharasuta
Thursday, October 1, 2026
On a recent Flydubai journey, Captain Smit Machchhar experienced a disturbing assault within the cockpit. In a remarkable act, he opened the cockpit door to seek help from passengers. Dr. Shota Musayev, an Israeli dentist, stepped up to provide essential medical aid, stabilizing Machchhar as the flight made a safe landing. This incident underlines the vital role of trained cabin crew and medical professionals during emergencies.
