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Bollywood Hails Hero Pilot Stabbed by Co-Pilot
3 Oct
Summary
- Captain Smit Machchhar bravely fought off an attacker co-pilot mid-flight.
- He managed to open the cockpit door, allowing others to subdue the assailant.
- Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan praised his heroic actions.
Bollywood personalities have united in saluting the exceptional courage of Captain Smit Machchhar. The pilot is being lauded for his heroic actions during a Flydubai flight, where he saved 174 individuals after being attacked by his co-pilot.
Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Karan Johar have publicly praised Captain Machchhar for his bravery. They highlighted his selflessness in prioritizing the safety of passengers over his own well-being during the critical mid-air confrontation.
The incident occurred on Flydubai flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. While over Saudi Arabia, the co-pilot physically assaulted Captain Machchhar within the cockpit. Despite sustaining injuries, the captain successfully opened the door, which allowed other crew members and passengers to intervene and restrain the attacker.
Following the incident, two other pilots on board took control of the aircraft. The flight was safely diverted and landed at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia. Captain Machchhar received medical attention and spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recounting his decisive actions that prevented further danger.
Other prominent figures in the film industry, including Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh, Paresh Rawal, R Madhavan, Vijay Deverakonda, and Ravi Kishan, also commended Captain Machchhar and wished him a swift recovery, emphasizing his inspirational display of duty and courage.
