Who is Smit Machchhar? ‘Hero’ Indian pilot who thwarted flydubai flight crash attempt
Smit Machchhar underwent surgery and remains stable, while the other pilot, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was arrested by Saudi authorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073, for his bravery in averting a major in-flight crisis. The pilot, who was injured while attempting to save lives, was hailed as a hero by the Prime Minister. Despite being seriously hurt, Captain Machchhar continued to act, leading the aircraft to be diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.
The Indian government expressed pride in Captain Machchhar's actions, which helped avert a potential tragedy, saving hundreds of lives. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised the pilot, describing his bravery as extraordinary. Captain Machchhar reportedly fought back against an attacker, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the assailant, preventing a catastrophic mid-air incident.
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