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Pilot Hero: Salman Khan Salutes Brave Flyer Smit Machchhar
3 Oct
Summary
- Captain Smit Machchhar saved over 100 lives during an attack.
- Machchhar was injured but managed to open the cockpit door.
- Salman Khan lauded the pilot's bravery on social media.
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, is being lauded for his heroic actions in saving over 100 lives on a FlyDubai flight. On September 30, while piloting Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Machchhar was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit.
Despite sustaining serious injuries, Captain Machchhar bravely managed to open the cockpit door. This allowed passengers and crew members to enter and overpower the attacker. The aircraft was subsequently diverted, making an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with all occupants reaching safety.
Several Indian celebrities have publicly commended Machchhar's bravery. Salman Khan took to his X handle to express his admiration, writing, "Kamaal kar diya pilot ji, hum sab aap ko salute karte hain." Shilpa Shetty and Jackie Shroff also shared messages of respect and appreciation for the pilot and crew.
