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Captain Smit's Wife Sonal Machhar's First Reaction: "My heart sank when I heard that news..."
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:21
Captain Smit's Wife Sonal Machhar's First Reaction: "My heart sank when I heard that news..."
- •Sonal Machhar, wife of Captain Smit, shared updates on his health in an exclusive interview with News18.
- •Sonal stated they avoided asking Smit about the incident to prevent flashback trauma, prioritizing his recovery.
- •She expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal call to Smit and her in-laws.
- •Sonal confirmed that Smit himself will speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once fully recovered.
- •Captain Smit Machhar saved 174 passengers after an Omani co-pilot attacked him with a knife in the cockpit.
Key Questions Answered
Sonal Machhar stated that her heart sank and she was completely devastated upon hearing the news, feeling as though the ground beneath her feet had slipped away.
Sonal Machhar reported that his health is good and he is slowly recovering with excellent care from UAE military doctors and the local medical team.
An Omani co-pilot attacked Mumbai-based chief pilot Captain Smit Machhar with a knife inside the cockpit at 34,000 feet, but Captain Smit and passengers intervened to save 174 lives.
