Washington, Oct. 8 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced today that he will enter a statement into the Congressional Record on Friday honoring Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30, 2026. After being attacked by the flight's first officer, who attempted to seize control of the aircraft, Captain Machchhar's actions helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi's full statement follows:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain Smit Machchhar of India, a husband, father, and pilot with 17 years of flying experience, including 11 as a c...