Trump, Netanyahu, and PM Modi hailed Indian pilot Smit Machhar as a “true hero,” praising the captain’s bravery.

Trump, Netanyahu, and PM Modi hailed Indian pilot Smit Machhar as a “true hero,” praising the captain’s bravery.

A major crisis unfolded on Wednesday aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, when one pilot attacked the other inside the cockpit during the flight. Indian Captain Smit Machhar sustained serious injuries in the incident. Despite this, he played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of the aircraft and its passengers. The most significant aspect of the incident was Captain Smit Machhar’s actions; despite being critically injured, he put up a fight and managed to open the cockpit door. Subsequently, some passengers and crew members entered the cockpit and helped subdue the attacker.