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Four Decades, Two Hijack Crises, Two Indian Aviation Professionals Whose Courage Helped Save Lives

Oct 1, 2026 · 0:05:01

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Two Indian aviation professionals faced hijack crises decades apart.
Captain Smit Machchhar injured during mid-air cockpit incident.
Recalls Neerja Bhanot's bravery during Pan Am Flight 73 hijacking.

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Indian flight attendant of Pan Am Flight 73 (1963–1986) · 1 podcast appearance

7 podcast appearances

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