{
  "id": 11081677,
  "title": "PM Modi praises Indian pilot who foiled co-pilot’s bid to crash flydubai flight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pm-modi-praises-indian-pilot-who-foiled-co-pilots-bid-to-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:53:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/pm-modi-praises-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-flydubai-incident-10901551/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt praise to Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot who thwarted a co-pilot's attempt to crash a flydubai aircraft. The incident occurred during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. In a powerful statement on social media platform X, Modi lauded Captain Machchhar as a true HERO. Despite being gravely injured, the pilot displayed extraordinary courage and steadfast determination to safeguard the lives of hundreds on board. His actions thwarted a potential catastrophe, saving countless lives and averting a tragedy of immense proportions. Modi expressed India's deep pride in Captain Machchhar and extended his heartfelt prayers for the pilot's swift recovery, renewed strength, and good health. The Prime Minister's tribute underscores the incredible bravery and selflessness exhibited by Captain Machchhar in the face of unimaginable danger.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Indian PM Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar for thwarting co-pilot's crash attempt.",
    "Modi calls Captain Machchhar a true HERO despite severe injuries.",
    "PM Modi expresses India's pride and prayers for Captain Machchhar's recovery."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Prime Minister's public praise for Captain Machchhar highlights the Indian government's recognition of exceptional bravery and selflessness in the face of danger, elevating the pilot to a national hero.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "‘Perhaps a terrorist or a whack-job’: Trump on flydubai attack, hails Indian Capt Smit Machchhar as hero",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/perhaps-a-terrorist-or-a-whack-job-trump-on-flydubai-attack-hails",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:49:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "‘India is proud of Captain Machchhar’: PM Modi hails flydubai pilot, hopes for his speedy recovery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/india-is-proud-of-captain-machchhar-pm-modi-hails-flydubai-pilot",
        "published": "2026-10-01T01:42:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "PM Modi praises Indian pilot who foiled co-pilot’s bid to crash flydubai flight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/pm-modi-praises-indian-pilot-who-foiled-co-pilots-bid-to-crash-11085972",
        "published": "2026-10-01T01:53:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "\"Was In Very Bad Shape But...'': Trump Praises flydubai's 'Hero' Indian Pilot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/was-in-very-bad-shape-but-trump-praises-flydubais-hero-indian-pilot",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:06:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "'India is proud': PM Modi praises flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as ‘hero’ after Tabuk emergency landing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/india-is-proud-pm-modi-praises-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchhar-as-hero",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:55:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Modi hails 'hero' Indian pilot after flydubai cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/modi-hails-hero-indian-pilot-after-flydubai-cockpit-attack",
        "published": "2026-10-01T03:03:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}