Telangana Governor, CM praise Flydubai pilot for bravery, wish him speedy recovery
Hyderabad, Oct 1 (TNT): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday praised Flydubai pilot Smith Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind during an incident involving a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, and wished him a speedy recovery from his injuries.
In a message, the Governor expressed concern over the incident and lauded the captain for demonstrating exceptional courage and a strong sense of duty despite sustaining serious injuries.
Shukla said the pilot’s bravery and indomitable spirit helped avert a greater tragedy, adding that his efforts to protect passengers in a critical situation were worthy of appreciation.
“You are a true hero. The nation and the world are proud of you,” the Governor said, describing the captain’s actions as an example of humanity and devotion to duty.
The Governor wished Machchhar a speedy and complete recovery.
In a separate message, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also commended the pilot for his courage and unwavering commitment to passenger safety.
He said Machchhar’s bravery, presence of mind and fighting spirit in the face of adversity would be remembered and appreciated by all, and wished him a speedy and complete recovery.
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