Indian authorities report that flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar is recovering well after a cockpit attack on a flight from September 30. Multiple outlets cite updates from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), saying his health is improving.
According to reports, the attack occurs during flydubai Flight FZ1073 when Machchhar is reportedly attacked by his co-pilot, an Omani citizen, using a crash axe kept in the cockpit for emergencies. NDTV and other outlets also relay information from Machchhar’s family or diplomatic sources, including that he sustained serious injuries and is making steady progress in hospital. One report specifies a skull fracture. Outlets align on the core facts of the incident and the improving condition, while differing mainly in the level of detail and who provides the latest health update.
