The pilot who saved 174 lives by fighting off a mid-air attack and recovering a Boeing 737 MAX from a fatal dive

[u/sirholymafia]

A true hero! Captain Machchhar was severely wounded in an attack by his co-pilot who attempted to crash the aircraft. As the plane dropped thousands of feet, Machchhar fought back despite his injuries. He managed to open the cockpit door which let the passengers subdue the attacker.

Edit:
- It was not just him alone. Massive credit for those who subdued the attacker and to those who took control and landed the aircraft.