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PM Modi Praises 'Hero' Pilot Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Cockpit Incident
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News18•02-10-2026, 13:38
PM Modi Praises 'Hero' Pilot Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Cockpit Incident
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during a Flydubai cockpit incident involving an alleged co-pilot attack.
- •Smit Machchhar's uncle, Eshwarbhai Padia, expressed immense pride, calling him an "international hero."
- •The family welcomed PM Modi's recognition of the pilot's bravery.
- •Captain Machchhar, despite being injured, managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing intervention.
- •The aircraft subsequently landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following the incident.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during a dramatic Flydubai cockpit incident involving an alleged attack by his co-pilot, where he managed to unlock the cockpit door to save the flight.
Captain Smit Machchhar was reportedly injured during a confrontation in the cockpit involving his co-pilot, but he successfully unlocked the cockpit door to let the crew and passengers intervene before the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Captain Smit Machchhar's uncle, Eshwarbhai Padia, expressed that the family is very proud of him and welcomed the Prime Minister's recognition of the pilot's bravery, calling him an international hero.
