'Highest degree of courage': UAE's deputy PM meets flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar
UAE Deputy Prime Minister Hamdan bin Mohammed met with flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to commend his bravery after he successfully landed a plane despite being stabbed by his co-pilot. The co-pilot attempted to seize control of the aircraft, but crew and passengers intervened to stabilize the flight.
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The incident highlights a rare and dangerous security breach in commercial aviation and the critical role of pilot response in emergency situations.
NEW DELHI: UAE deputy prime minister Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday met flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised his courage, responsibility and care for human life.In a social media post on X, Hamdan bin Mohammed said that the UAE is proud that Machchhar is part of the flydubai team and part of the story of the UAE."During a visit to Captain Smit Machchhar… the flydubai pilot who embodied the highest degrees of courage, responsibility, and care for human life.
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