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IAF Chief Hails Captain Smit Machchhar's Bravery in Preventing Mid-Air Disaster
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News18•03-10-2026, 19:30
IAF Chief Hails Captain Smit Machchhar's Bravery in Preventing Mid-Air Disaster
- •IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his exceptional bravery in saving a flydubai flight.
- •Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot during flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, in an alleged attempt to crash the plane.
- •Despite his injuries, Machchhar successfully saved the flight, which was carrying 174 people, forcing an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Machchhar as a "true hero," stating he helped prevent a "9/11 disaster."
- •Captain Machchhar is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the United Arab Emirates.
Key Questions Answered
Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit during an alleged attempt to bring down the plane. Despite his injuries, Machchhar successfully maintained control and saved the flight.
The flight carrying 174 people was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, located in northwest Saudi Arabia.
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated that every Indian is proud of his exceptional physical and mental resolve. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed him as a true hero who helped prevent a major disaster.
