Summary
He helped the plane go down safely and saved all 174 passengers.
He got hurt but is getting better in a hospital.
Key Points
5 points1
Smit Machchhar is a pilot from India.
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He stopped a dangerous problem on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
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The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
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He was seriously injured but is recovering.
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Leaders in India praised his bravery.
New Words to Learn
8 wordspilot
a person who flies an airplane
courage
being brave when something is scary
injuries
hurt parts of the body
aircraft
a machine that can fly, like a plane
emergency
a sudden dangerous situation
hospital
a place where sick or hurt people get care
leader
someone who guides or helps others
bravery
showing courage and not being afraid
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