US House bill honours Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after his brave actions thwarted flydubai terror attack
The resolution, introduced on October 5, honours Machchhar and the crew and passengers of flydubai Flight 1073, while condemning the attempted attack on the aircraft. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
A US House bill has been introduced to honor Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his heroic actions in thwarting a potential terror attack on flydubai Flight 1073. The resolution, introduced by Congressmen Josh Gottheimer, Don Bacon and Michael McCaul, praises Machchhar and the flight crew and passengers who helped safely land the aircraft.
The plane departed Dubai International Airport on September 30th, carrying around 174 passengers, including four US citizens and 27 children. Machchhar fought off an attack by co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, who allegedly intended to seize control of the aircraft. The plane lost over 16,000 feet in altitude before Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door and off-duty pilots landed the plane safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that Iran was responsible for the attack. The Indian Embassy in the UAE reported that Machchhar is recovering steadily and remains in close contact with his family and authorities.
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