‘An Indian Prevented a 9/11-Style Tragedy’: PM Modi Hails Wounded Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar
Modi said the injured Flydubai captain’s quick action helped passengers intervene and avert a major tragedy, while Netanyahu called his response courageous.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind during a mid-air incident aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073, saying the pilot's valour helped avert a major tragedy.
- Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday when an altercation erupted in the cockpit, leaving Machchhar seriously injured during the confrontation.
- Despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to unlock the cockpit door, enabling crew intervention; the aircraft was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where he is currently undergoing medical treatment.
- Modi spoke with Machchhar's father Bhupendrabhai, mother Gitaben, and wife Sonalben, describing the pilot as a "HERO" and appealing to citizens to pray for his recovery.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised Machchhar, noting an Indian prevented a 9/11-style tragedy, though Netanyahu said it was "too early to say" whether Iran was involved.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit for his patience, presence of mind and courage during an incident in which, Modi said, an Indian helped prevent a “9/11-style tragedy.” Modi also spoke with Smit’s parents, Bhupendra and Gita, and his wife, Sonal, as he continues treatment. The Prime Minister urged citizens to pray for Smit’s long life and good health, saying his actions have brought pride to India.
“An Indian prevented 9/11 like tragedy”: PM Modi lauds Capt Machchhar who saved lives on flydubai flight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind during a mid-air incident aboard a Flydubai flight, saying the pilot’s valour has made the entire country proud and helped avert a major tragedy.
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Wounded in an attack by his co-pilot, FlyDubai Captain Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to intervene The Indian captain of the FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv, who was severely wounded in an attack by his co-pilot inside the cockpit on Wednesday, has been praised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi […] The post Head, hands ‘almost severed’: Who is the Indian pilot praised by Modi and Netanyahu? appeared first o…
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