'I Thought The Aircraft Was Breaking Apart': Capt. Smit Recounts First Seconds Of Cockpit Attack
The Flydubai pilot who survived the shocking mid-air attack and attempted aircraft takeover has revealed the terrifying first moments of the incident. Recalling the ordeal, the pilot said the flight had appeared completely normal until he was suddenly struck on the back of the head by a powerful blow. Initially, he believed the aircraft had suffered catastrophic structural damage and that a component had broken away from the roof of the cockpit.
