{
  "id": 11121223,
  "title": "'Capt Machchhar is a hero': Modi hails flydubai pilot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/capt-machchhar-is-a-hero-modi-hails-flydubai-pilot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:54:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/captain-smit-machchhar-is-a-hero-pm-modi-hails-former-pilot-spicejet-pilot-aboard-flydubai-flight/articleshow/134605968.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former SpiceJet pilot Smit Machchhar, a hero in the eyes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, displayed extraordinary bravery during a mid-air incident on Flydubai flight FZ1073. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 174 passengers, experienced a confrontation between the two pilots in the cockpit, leading to a severe emergency situation. Machchhar, despite being gravely injured, managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the assailant and land the aircraft safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed that Machchhar is in stable condition at a hospital in Tabuk and is receiving necessary medical care. The Prime Minister expressed pride in Machchhar's actions and prayed for his quick recovery.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Modi speaks to Smit Machchhar's wife",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/modi-speaks-to-smit-machchhars-wife",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:12:23.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}