Israel to honour pilot Smit Machchhar with presidential heroism award
Israel plans to recognise the Indian pilot who helped save passengers and crew aboard a flydubai flight, with the award to be given once he recovers.
What happened
Israel is set to honour Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar with a civilian heroism award, reported as a presidential award, for his role in saving passengers and crew aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30.123
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the pilot will receive the award after he regains his strength.2
Machchhar's actions are reported to have helped save 172 passengers and fellow crew members aboard the flight.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed described what happened on the flight that required the pilot's intervention.
- None of the outlets reviewed specified the pilot's current condition or the nature of his injuries requiring recovery before the award.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave a date for when the award ceremony will take place.
Why it matters
The award follows an incident aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, in which the pilot is reported to have helped save 172 passengers and crew.1
What to watch
- The timing of the award ceremony once Captain Machchhar regains his strength, as referenced by President Herzog.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
South Asia
- 1The HinduINPrivate
Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award
- 2NDTVINPrivate
Israel To Honour Captain Smit Machchhar With Presidential Award For Heroism
- 3The Economic TimesINPrivate