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President Murmu Hails flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar for 'Heroic Courage'
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 10:29
President Murmu Hails flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar for 'Heroic Courage'
- •President Droupadi Murmu praised flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his 'heroic courage' and presence of mind after being attacked by his co-pilot with a knife.
- •Machchhar, an Indian national, previously served with Spicejet airlines before joining flydubai.
- •In a post on X, President Murmu stated that the nation is proud of Captain Smit Machchhar, highlighting his bravery and quick response.
- •Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar remained determined to protect others, preventing a major tragedy and saving many lives.
- •President Murmu saluted his indomitable spirit and wished him a speedy recovery.
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President Droupadi Murmu praised flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his heroic courage and incredible presence of mind after he was attacked with a knife by his co-pilot. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar remained determined to protect passenger lives and prevent a major tragedy.
Before joining flydubai a few years prior to the incident, Captain Smit Machchhar had previously served in Spicejet airlines.
Captain Smit Machchhar is an Indian national who was commended by the President of India for his bravery aboard the flydubai flight.
