‘Aviation wasn’t a childhood dream’: What flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar said in old interview
An old interview with pilot Smit Machchhar has resurfaced online following his role in averting a disaster on a flydubai flight heading to Israel on September 30. During the incident, Machchhar's co-pilot attempted to crash the plane. However, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the co-pilot.
The Indian pilot has been hailed as a hero by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and US President Donald Trump. Machchhar's journey into aviation is an interesting one, as he did not initially plan to become a pilot. In the podcast interview, Machchhar revealed that he had no intention of pursuing a career in aviation as a child.
Instead, he expected to continue his family's textile business. After completing his management studies, Machchhar attended an aviation seminar that sparked his interest in the profession.
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