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MP CM Hails Pilot Machchhar's Bravery for Saving 174 Lives on Flydubai Flight
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News18•01-10-2026, 18:15
MP CM Hails Pilot Machchhar's Bravery for Saving 174 Lives on Flydubai Flight
- •Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery on a Flydubai flight.
- •Captain Machchhar saved the lives of 174 passengers by fighting off his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft.
- •Yadav highlighted Machchhar's indomitable courage, patience, and presence of mind, calling him a true brave son of Mother India.
- •The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the flight safely landing at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.
- •The co-pilot, believed to be an Omani national, has been arrested and is currently being questioned.
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Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured while fighting off his co-pilot, who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. His bravery and presence of mind ensured the flight landed safely with all 174 passengers unharmed at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised Captain Machchhar for displaying indomitable courage, patience, and presence of mind, calling him a true brave son of Mother India while praying for his speedy recovery.
The co-pilot, who is believed to be an Omani national and allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, was arrested following the incident and was being questioned.
