The pilot who saved the 'flydubai' flight spoke with the Prime Minister of India
Indian pilot Smith Machar, who managed to prevent a major disaster on a flydubai flight, spoke today with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. The conversation took place while the pilot is hospitalized in the United Arab Emirates for recovery.
During the emotional conversation, the pilot told the Prime Minister about the difficult moments he experienced in the cockpit. He described how he had to fight for his life and the lives of the passengers to prevent the plane from crashing. Machar emphasized that he feels immense pride in having managed to bring the plane to a safe landing.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the pilot's actions and the composure he demonstrated during the emergency. Modi wished him a speedy recovery and noted that it was an extraordinary act of heroism that has received great appreciation around the world.
The incident has caused a great stir in the international media, as it is a rare case where the resourcefulness of a crew member prevented an aviation disaster. Authorities are now continuing to investigate the circumstances of the technical malfunction that led to the dangerous situation on the flight.