CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Washington. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution honoring Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar for his courage and presence of mind. The resolution praised him for showing extraordinary bravery to ensure the safety of passengers on board the aircraft. It also condemned the incident on Flydubai Flight No. 1073.
On September 30, on a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Machhar in the cockpit and tried to take control of the aircraft. Within a short time, the aircraft descended by around 14,000 feet. Despite being seriously injured, Machhar opened the cockpit door, enabling other crew members and passengers present there to help subdue the attacker.
Around 174 passengers were on board the aircraft. The plane was safely landed at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. The US resolution also praised the passengers, crew members and two off-duty pilots who helped land the aircraft safely. The resolution in the US House of Representatives described the incident as an attack on the safety of international civil aviation and called for a full and swift investigation. Captain Machhar is currently recovering after treatment. His courage has also been praised internationally, including by leaders from India and Israel.
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