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Captain Machchhar Reveals Courage Source to PM Modi After Flydubai Incident
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot injured during a flydubai mid-air incident, applauding his bravery.
- •Captain Machchhar shared with PM Modi what gave him the courage to respond to the critical situation.
- •India's ambassador to the UAE, Dipak Mittal, met Captain Machchhar, confirming he is in stable condition and recovering well in a UAE hospital.
- •PM Modi praised Captain Machchhar as a 'hero' for saving passengers during an alleged hijack attempt on September 30, where he fought off his co-pilot.
- •An Israeli dentist on board Flight FZ1073 provided crucial first aid to Captain Machchhar, who was bleeding heavily from his head after the attack.
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Captain Smit Machchhar was injured during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026, after he was allegedly attacked and stabbed by his co-pilot in an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft. Despite his serious injuries, Machchhar fought back and helped save the lives of the passengers on board.
Captain Machchhar is in a stable condition and recovering well at a hospital in the United Arab Emirates. India's ambassador to the UAE, Dipak Mittal, visited him and reported that his spirits are high, and he was talking and smiling despite experiencing some discomfort.
An Israeli dentist named Musayev, who was the only doctor on board Flight FZ1073, rushed to the cockpit after hearing screaming. Musayev provided initial first aid, successfully stopping the heavy bleeding from the captain's head and stabilizing his blood pressure.
