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CM Reddy Praises Flydubai Pilot for Preventing Alleged Mid-Air Crash Attempt
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News18•01-10-2026, 16:00
CM Reddy Praises Flydubai Pilot for Preventing Alleged Mid-Air Crash Attempt
- •Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy lauded flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind.
- •Machchhar allegedly prevented his co-pilot from attempting to crash the aircraft, showcasing commendable commitment to passenger safety.
- •Flydubai flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, transmitted emergency signals and made a sharp descent of over 17,000 feet.
- •The flight, carrying 174 passengers including 27 children, was diverted to Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy commended pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage, fighting spirit, and presence of mind in preventing an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash the aircraft.
Flydubai flight FZ1073 transmitted emergency signals and made a sharp descent of over 17,000 feet from an altitude of 34,000 feet before being diverted. The flight, carrying 174 passengers including 27 children, landed safely at Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
The aircraft was diverted to Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following the transmission of emergency signals.
