#captain-machchhar
Behind Captain Machchhar's Surname: The curious case of Gujarati families named after animals and insects
Captain Smit Machchhar was the pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 when a violent incident occurred. He sustained injuries after the co-pilot attacked him in the cockpit. Despite his condition, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door for crew intervention. The…
'Needs to be invited to Israel': Ex-Dy FM Sharren Haskel seeks Medal of Honor for Capt Machchhar after Flydubai attack
Captain Smit Machchhar displayed remarkable bravery by thwarting an attack from his co-pilot during a flight. His courageous actions undoubtedly saved the lives of 180 passengers on board. Former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel recommended that…