Captain Smit Machchhar was injured while preventing a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. He managed to unlock the cockpit door despite the attack from his co-pilot. His actions enabled passengers and crew to intervene and safely land the aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Indian officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praised Machchhar's bravery and commitment to safety. He is currently recovering from his injuries in a local hospital.