Learnt about the incredible bravery of Captain Smit Machchhar. Immense courage in the face of a terrifying and unprecedented challenge. A true real-life hero. The entire world is proud of you. 🇮🇳 👏🏻
Captain Smit Machchhar has shown the world the highest form of courage.
Without fearing for his own life, he fought valiantly and prevented another 9/11 like attack from happening.
140 crore Indians salute Captain Smit and are praying for his well-being.
Had this man not found the courage to fight back after being repeatedly attacked with an axe capable of cutting through metal—while bleeding profusely—and had the presence mind to trigger the hijack/emergency code, initiate the emergency response and open the cockpit door to allow passengers to assist him, the aircraft’s subsequent dive could have had catastrophic consequences.
Had that aircraft not been recovered, the geopolitical consequences for the Middle East could have been profound and potentially irreversible.
Sometimes history turns on the courage, resilience and presence of mind of one person.
Yes. One Indian man.
Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary courage in putting his life on the line to save 174 passengers during a life-threatening crisis stands as a powerful testament to true leadership and service before self.
What was first reported as a “possible attempt to hijack” was later clarified as an attempt by one of the co-pilots of the plane to deliberately crash Fly Dubai’s Boeing 747 Max flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite being stabbed by his co-pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar rose to the occasion and fought him off. His presence of mind in opening the cockpit door allowed the other passengers to come in, overpower the co-pilot, and restrain him.
What would have been a tragedy of wider ramifications in an already volatile geographical area was averted, and the plane was piloted to safely land in Saudi Arabia, saving the 174 passengers on board of various nationalities.
Many a time, Heroes don’t wear a Superman cap. They will be one among us. They will rise when the situation demands of them.
Captain Smit Machchhar is one such Hero and has made every Indian proud.
The nation is proud of Captain Smit Machchhar. His heroic courage and incredible presence of mind have deeply touched us all.
Even after being seriously injured in a moment of grave peril, he remained determined to protect the lives of others. His bravery and quick response helped prevent a major tragedy and saved many precious lives.
I salute his indomitable spirit. I pray for his speedy recovery and good health.
Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary courage and remarkable presence of mind, even in the face of grave danger, saved hundreds of lives yesterday and averted a major tragedy.
Join the countless voices from across the world in saluting his valour and praying for his speedy recovery.
This man is a hero.
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain of flydubai Flight 1073, fought back after being stabbed in the cockpit.
Despite being severely injured, he managed to unlock the cockpit door - allowing Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew to intervene and save all the passengers.
Together, their extraordinary courage saved 174 lives.
Indian. Israeli. Emirati.
Different nationalities. One extraordinary act of courage. 🇮🇳🇮🇱🇦🇪
We wish Captain Machchhar a full and speedy recovery.
My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.
Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster.
He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.
I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery.
He is a true hero.
It was a Kalava wearing Hindu who saved hundreds of lives and probably averted a cataclysmic war even as he lay bleeding after being stabbed by a Muslim man
A Muslim and a Hindu both followed their faith in this story. Only one is useful to the world
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.
Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster.
He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.
I wish Captain Machchhar a speedy and full recovery.
He is a true hero.
A resounding salute to Captain Smit Machchhar, the brave Indian pilot of flight FZ1073 ! 🇮🇳
Despite sustaining injuries in an extraordinary and challenging situation, Captain Machchhar displayed remarkable courage, composure and devotion to duty, helping ensure the safety of everyone on board.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Captain Machchhar for a swift and full recovery. 🙏
@IsraelinIndia