US House Resolution Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Foiling Flydubai Cockpit Attack
The resolution condemns the attack as terrorism and praises crew and passengers who helped land the flight safely with 174 people aboard.
- On Monday, a bipartisan resolution was introduced in the US House of Representatives honoring Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage in thwarting an attempted terrorist attack aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073.
- Midway through the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, first officer Hamam al-Hammami attacked the captain with an emergency crash axe, causing the aircraft to lose more than 14,000 feet of altitude in under 30 seconds.
- Despite grave injuries, Captain Machchhar used his remaining strength to unlock the cockpit door, enabling off-duty pilots and passengers to restrain the attacker and land the aircraft safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
- The United Arab Emirates Attorney General confirmed on October 3 that the incident was a terrorist act, while the Indian Embassy reported Machchhar is making "steady progress" and "regaining his health" following airlifting to Abu Dhabi.
- US lawmakers Josh Gottheimer, Don Bacon, and Michael McCaul introduced the resolution, which condemns the attack as an act of terrorism and calls for a full investigation by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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US House Bill Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Thwarting Attempted Terror Attack on Flydubai Flight
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The resolution, introduced on October 5, honours Machchhar and the crew and passengers of flydubai Flight 1073, while condemning the attempted attack on the aircraft. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. World News | US House Bill Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Thwarting Attempted Terror Attack on Flydubai Flight.
US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'
Pilot Smit Machchhar was severely injured by his Omani co-pilot aboard the flight FZ1073 that was travelling to Israel's Tel Aviv from Dubai. Despite his injuries, Machchhar foiled Hammam al-Hammami's efforts to crash the flight.
US House resolution honours Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for foiling flydubai cockpit attack
US Congressman Josh Gottheimer has introduced a House resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for helping prevent an alleged cockpit takeover aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073. The resolution also commends off-duty pilots, crew and passengers, condemns the incident as terrorism and calls for investigations by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
US Congress moves to honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar who foiled flydubai attack
US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan resolution honouring Captain Smit Machchhar, the crew and passengers of flydubai Flight 1073 after the September 30 attack. The move comes as investigators in multiple countries examine the attacker's background and possible extremist links.
US lawmaker introduces House resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar
Gottheimer, the Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, in his resolution also commended the heroic actions of the off-duty pilots, cabin crew, and passengers who secured the flight deck and brought the aircraft safely down.
US House passes resolution honouring Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'
The US House of Representatives has honored Captain Smit Machchhar through a formal resolution, celebrating his courageous defense of the aircraft against a treacherous act by his co-pilot that placed all lives at risk. The flight safely reached Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, ensuring the passengers' safety. This resolution also acknowledged the vital contributions of off-duty pilots and crew members during the incident.
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