PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchaar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a mid-air emergency where he was attacked by his co-pilot. The captain managed to secure the cockpit and allow crew intervention, preventing a potential disaster.
Why it matters
Highlights a significant aviation safety incident and the recognition of individual heroism by high-level government officials.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind during a mid-air emergency aboard a flydubai flight , saying the Indian pilot’s actions helped avert a tragedy on the scale of the 9/11 attacks.
In a post on X, Mr. Modi said Mr. Machchhar “showed the world the highest form of courage” by confronting the danger despite risking his own life. The Prime Minister also said that 140 crore Indians were saluting the captain and praying for his well-being.
Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage. Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening. 140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being. pic.twitter.com/YGTA9CFCAg
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