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Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag Salute flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar for Saving 174 Lives
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 17:19
Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag Salute flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar for Saving 174 Lives
- •Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was lauded by cricket legends for his bravery during a mid-air incident on flydubai Flight FZ1073.
- •Machchhar, despite being seriously injured in an alleged altercation with his co-pilot, managed to open the cockpit door.
- •His actions allowed passengers and crew to intervene, leading to a safe landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with all 174 passengers safe.
- •Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina praised Machchhar's courage and selflessness on social media.
- •Captain Machchhar, with over 13 years of aviation experience, is currently receiving treatment in Saudi Arabia.
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Captain Smit Machchhar faced a violent altercation in the cockpit during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where he was attacked by his co-pilot. Despite suffering severe injuries, he managed to assist in unlocking the cockpit door so passengers and crew could intervene, allowing the plane to land safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia with all 174 passengers safe.
Legendary Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina took to social media to laud Captain Smit Machchhar for his incredible bravery, composure, and selflessness during the mid-air incident.
Captain Smit Machchhar has over 13 years of experience in commercial aviation. Before joining flydubai in 2022, he previously worked for SpiceJet.
