Smit Machchhar
India backs brave flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, Ambassador meets family after cockpit attack
Dubai/IBNS: India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Deepak Mittal, on Thursday said he met the family of Captain Smit Machchhar and assured them of the Indian government’s full support for the pilot’s well-being and welfare.
Ambassador Mittal praised Machchhar’s bravery and the exemplary manner in which he acted to save precious lives after his co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight.
Mittal meets Machchhar’s family
Speaking to DD News, Mittal said he met Machchhar’s wife, brother and other family members in Dubai.
“I have today met the family, the wife, the brother and other members of the family in Dubai and reassured them of the Government of India’s full support to ensure the well-being and welfare of the Captain,” he said.
Ambassador praises pilot’s bravery
Mittal also lauded Machchhar for his actions during the cockpit incident, highlighting the captain’s efforts to protect the passengers and crew aboard the aircraft.
Machchhar was seriously injured during the alleged confrontation with his co-pilot after the latter reportedly attempted to take control of the aircraft.
The flight, carrying 174 passengers, subsequently made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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