New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke over the phone with Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who played a crucial role in protecting the lives of around 180 people aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after an attack by the co-pilot.
During the conversation, Machchhar shared his experience of the incident with the Prime Minister and spoke about what gave him the courage to act during the crisis. Prime Minister Modi praised the pilot for his courage and presence of mind during the emergency and wished him a speedy recovery.
The attack was reported aboard a Flydubai flight that had departed from Dubai for Tel Aviv. Following the incident, Captain Smit Machchhar is reported to have played a key role in helping maintain control of the aircraft and protecting the passengers’ lives.
Machchhar was subsequently admitted to hospital for treatment. His courage during the incident has drawn appreciation from various quarters.
Prime Minister Modi’s phone call comes as the Indian pilot continues to recover from the injuries sustained during the cockpit incident.
