Israel will award an honor to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for bravery
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his Omani co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft descended rapidly, losing 16,000 feet in two minutes. Machchhar sustained injuries and survived the incident. He will receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award.
- President Isaac Herzog said Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's highest bravery award for civilians.
- Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- A 29-year-old Omani co-pilot attacked the Indian captain of flydubai Flight FZ 1073.
- The aircraft lost about 16,000 feet in two minutes during the struggle.
- Machchhar felt a heavy blow to the back of his head while looking toward the front of the cockpit.
Outlets: Business Standard, Hindustan Times, Mint, The Economic Times, The Hindu (International), Times of India (Top)
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