The crown prince visiting the pilot
Dubai crown prince visits Flydubai pilot
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- The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk.
- The crown prince praised his bravery and concern for passengers’ safety.
Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Saturday the Flydubai captain who made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk, praising his actions and concern for the safety of passengers.
The pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was receiving medical treatment when the crown prince visited him on Saturday.
The prince expressed appreciation for what he described as the pilot’s exceptional bravery and sense of responsibility during the incident.
The visit comes after UAE authorities said an investigation into the Flydubai incident found that the co-pilot had attempted to carry out a “terrorist” attack and seize control of the aircraft.
Read more: UAE prosecution says Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize aircraft, attempted "terrorist act"
