Dubai Crown Prince Praises Injured Indian Pilot's Heroism
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Dubai's Crown Prince praised an injured Indian pilot for his courage.
- The pilot's actions are credited with saving 174 lives on a Flydubai flight.
- Leaders from the UAE, Israel, and India have commended the pilot.
- The pilot managed to open the cockpit door despite severe injuries.
- The pilot is recovering from his injuries.
The Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, visited Captain Sumit Machhar, the Indian pilot who was severely injured during an incident on a Flydubai flight. Al Maktoum praised Machhar's bravery, stating he "demonstrated superior levels of courage, responsibility, and concern for human life." The Crown Prince, who also serves as the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, expressed the UAE leadership's deep appreciation for the pilot's actions.
Al Maktoum further remarked that the pilot "is held in deep esteem and appreciation by us and by the leadership of the nation." He added, "We are proud that he is part of our team, part of our nation's story, and part of our humanitarian experience in the United Arab Emirates, a nation of love, a nation of peace, and a nation of life."
Captain Machhar became a central figure in the incident that occurred last Wednesday. Reports indicate that despite sustaining severe injuries during a confrontation in the cockpit, Machhar resisted, managed to open the cockpit door, and allowed Israeli passengers and other crew members to subdue the attacker. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also commended the pilot, stating he "saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and citizens from other countries," and wished him a speedy and full recovery, calling him "a true hero."
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with Captain Machhar, praising his courage and thanking him for the actions that helped save the passengers. Machhar recounted his experience in the cockpit to Modi, explaining what gave him the strength to act even after being injured. The Indian Prime Minister reiterated India's appreciation for Machhar's conduct during the crisis.
Machhar, who has nearly 10,000 flight hours and about 15 years of experience, continues to recover from his injuries. His swift actions and determination to open the cockpit door despite his severe wounds have been widely lauded in India, Israel, and now the UAE, preventing a potential disaster.
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