US House Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Foiling Mid-Air Attack
What Happened
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution honouring Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain of Flydubai Flight 1073, for helping thwart an alleged terrorist attack onboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30. The resolution praised his courage after he was attacked in the cockpit, suffered serious injuries, and helped enable the safe landing of the aircraft carrying about 174 passengers.
Key Takeaways
The bipartisan resolution highlights international recognition for Smit Machchhar's actions, with US lawmakers joining leaders from India, the US, and Israel in hailing him as a hero whose bravery helped avert a potential aviation disaster.