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Captain Smit Machchhar Saves 174 Lives; CM Patel, PM Modi Laud Heroic Pilot.
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News18•01-10-2026, 12:08
Captain Smit Machchhar Saves 174 Lives; CM Patel, PM Modi Laud Heroic Pilot.
- •Captain Smit Machchhar of Flydubai flight FZ1073 saved 174 passengers despite being attacked by the co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- •Despite being injured in a knife attack, Smit Machchhar kept passengers, crew, and the aircraft safe, landing it at Tabuk Airport.
- •Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel praised Captain Smit Machchhar's indomitable courage, calling him a symbol of 'Gujarati blood'.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi also hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero' for his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery.
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Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked with a knife by the co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite his serious injuries, he managed to keep the aircraft, crew, and 174 passengers safe before landing at Tabuk Airport.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel praised Captain Machchhar's indomitable courage on social media, stating that Gujarati blood runs in his veins and that the entire nation is proud of him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Captain Machchhar as a hero, praising his tremendous courage amidst extreme danger that saved hundreds of lives and averted a major tragedy.
