Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met the uncle and aunt of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was seriously injured in the recent Flydubai flight FZ1073 incident, and expressed his appreciation for the pilot’s courage and presence of mind during the emergency.
Fadnavis described the episode as “a moment of pride for Maharashtra and India”, saying that Captain Machchhar demonstrated extraordinary courage and a strong sense of responsibility when the aircraft faced a grave situation.
The Chief Minister said Machchhar’s actions and composure during the crisis helped protect the lives of everyone aboard the aircraft. He praised the pilot for displaying courage, presence of mind and professional responsibility under extremely difficult circumstances.
“His bravery in the face of such a difficult situation is truly commendable,” Fadnavis said, adding that Captain Smit Machchhar had made Maharashtra and India proud.
Captain Machchhar was seriously injured during the Flydubai flight incident and is undergoing treatment. His actions during the emergency have received appreciation from several quarters, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.