WorldNeerja Bhanot and Smit Machchhar: Indian Aviation Heroes' Courage
Neerja Bhanot and Captain Smit Machchhar, four decades apart, showed extraordinary bravery during life-threatening aviation emergencies. Bhanot died aiding passengers during the 1986 Pan Am Flight 73 hijacking, while Machchhar was severely injured in a 2026 cockpit attack. Their stories exemplify selfless courage and dedication to passenger safety in Indian aviation history.
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