PM Modi Praises Captain Machchhar for Bravery in Protecting Lives During Crisis
Modi said the injured pilot showed courage and presence of mind as 174 passengers were saved after the cockpit struggle.
- On Wednesday, Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar regained control of flight FZ1073 after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- During the altercation, the aircraft reportedly dropped about 17,000 feet in less than two minutes. Passenger Almog Italie described the plane first dropping amid "massive turbulence" for around 20 to 30 seconds before stabilizing.
- Using "muscle memory," Captain Machchhar handled the emergency and saved 174 lives despite being stabbed, according to Dr. Jinit Shah, a urologist and neighbor. His training as a pilot and instructor reportedly proved critical.
- After spending six hours in Saudi Arabia, passengers including 166 Israeli citizens were flown to Israel on a replacement aircraft. Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel while authorities investigate.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the pilots prevented a "9/11 disaster," while Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Machchhar's "extraordinary courage," adding that India is proud of the pilot's resolve.
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Indians Hail 'Hero Pilot' Who Fought Off Mid-Air Attacker, Save 174 Lives
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Smit Machchhar, the Indian commander of the stolen flydubai flight on Wednesday 30 September, was stabbed by his co-pilot in the middle of the flight. Despite his injuries, he managed to open the cockpit door, allowing the 174 passengers and crew members to control the attacker. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, praised his courage and called him "heros". - He saved 174 passengers in the middle of the flight: who is Smit Machchhar, the "…
Donald Trump, Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated him on his performance during the air incident
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