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US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Friday (local time) honoured Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar in the Congressional Record for his extraordinary bravery and lifesaving actions during an alleged hijacking attempt aboard Flydubai Flight 1073, saying his courage helped save 172 passengers and fellow crew members.
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar: Israel will honour Captain Smit Machchhar with its highest civilian award for helping avert a suspected crash of a flydubai flight, while the US Congress has also recognised his bravery
US Congressman honour: US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has officially honoured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery aboard a flydubai flight that saved 172 lives after a cockpit attack.