Captain Smith Machchhar

Direct Entry Captain, flydubai ✈️ | Boeing 737 | Former Line Training Captain & Senior Commander, SpiceJet |

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@kharge Thank you, Shri Kharge, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

Thank you, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect my passengers, my crew, and every life entrusted to my care. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳✈️

[Devendra Fadnavis @Dev_Fadnavis]

Salute !
Super proud of our Mumbai’s son Captain Smit Machchhar, a true HERO — who saved hundreds of lives, in such an exceptional and extraordinary manner !

Despite being ghastly injured, the presence of mind and courage showed by Smit during flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, is exemplary.

I also salute all the passengers who worked immediately as a team to handle the difficult situation and sail through safely.

Wishing Smit a very speedy recovery and good health!

You are an inspiration.
Maharashtra & India is proud of you!

🇮🇱 🤝🇮🇳 🤝🇦🇪

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@Dev_Fadnavis Thank you, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect my passengers, my crew, and every life entrusted to my care. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@HardeepSPuri Thank you, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@SDhawan25 Thank you for your kind words. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

Thank you, Shri Piyush Goyal, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect my passengers, my crew, and every life entrusted to my care. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳✈️

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

Captain Smit Machchhar, a true hero in every sense of the word.

Under severe attack, gravely injured, and with his aircraft facing a sudden 14,000-foot plunge, he fought back with sheer grit, regained control of the flight, and saved 174 lives from certain catastrophe.

His courage in the face of mortal danger reflects the finest mettle of an Indian aviator. 140 crore Indians stand tall with pride today. Saluting his extraordinary valour and praying for his swift recovery.

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@PiyushGoyal Thank you, Shri Piyush Goyal, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect my passengers, my crew, and every life entrusted to my care. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

Thank you, Shri Bhupendra Patel, for your heartfelt words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect every life entrusted to my care. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳✈️

[Bhupendra Patel @Bhupendrapbjp]

Gujarat and the entire nation are immensely proud!

The indomitable courage and valour displayed by Captain Smit Machchhar in the skies is truly unimaginable. Despite being seriously injured, he fought back against the attacker, averting a major tragedy and saving the lives of 174 passengers.

He is a proud Indian, and Gujarati blood flows in his veins — a true reflection of our resilience and courage.

This brave son of Gujarati origin has made the entire country proud on the global stage.

I salute his extraordinary heroism and pray for his speedy and complete recovery.

Jai Hind! Jay Jay Garvi Gujarat!

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@Bhupendrapbjp Thank you, Shri Bhupendra Patel, for your heartfelt words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect every life entrusted to my care. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@sambitswaraj Thank you, Shri Sambit Patra, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

Thank you, Shri Nitin Gadkari, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Nitin Gadkari @nitin_gadkari]

Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary courage in the face of grave danger is an inspiration to the nation.

Despite suffering serious injuries, he remained steadfast in his duty and put the safety of others before himself. His presence of mind and selfless actions helped protect countless lives and prevent a major tragedy.

India salutes his spirit and dedication. Wishing Captain Machchhar a speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health.

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@nitin_gadkari Thank you, Shri Nitin Gadkari, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@ianuragthakur Thank you, Shri Anurag Thakur, for your generous words and prayers. I receive them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect every life entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@ChouhanShivraj Thank you, Shri Shivraj Chouhan, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@SuvenduWB Thank you for your heartfelt words and prayers. I accept your tribute with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty—to protect my passengers, my crew, and every life entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@virendersehwag Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect my passengers, my crew, and every life entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

Thank you, Hon’ble President, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[President of India @rashtrapatibhvn]

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 Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@rashtrapatibhvn Thank you, Hon’ble President, for your kind words and prayers. I accept them with humility and deep respect. I was simply fulfilling my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

@DrSJaishankar Thank you, Dr. Jaishankar, for your kind words. I accept them with humility and respect. I was simply carrying out my duty to protect the lives entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Captain Smith Machchhar @SmitMachchhar1]

Thank you, Chief Minister Sharma, for your generous words. I accept them with humility. I was simply fulfilling my duty and doing everything I could to protect those entrusted to my care. 🇮🇳✈️

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

The new Indian Icon. A fearless hero !