Smit Machchhar: Who is the Indian flydubai pilot hailed a ‘hero’
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, flying a flydubai aircraft, was praised as a hero after the plane descended about 14,000 feet within half a minute during a flight. The rapid loss of altitude prompted emergency procedures, and Machchhar’s handling of the situation was commended by authorities and the airline. The incident raised attention to pilot training and safety protocols.