In Phone Call, Hero Pilot Tells PM Modi What Gave Him Courage During Attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar, who was injured while preventing a mid-air disaster on a flydubai flight. The pilot successfully secured the cockpit after an altercation with a co-pilot, and the PM has pledged support for his recovery.
Why it matters
It highlights a significant aviation safety incident and the government's role in recognizing individual heroism.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who sustained serious injuries while successfully preventing a major mid-air disaster on a flydubai flight. The prime minister praised the captain's bravery in saving numerous lives and wished him a swift recovery.During the call, Machchhar shared his personal experience and explained what gave him courage during the…
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