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Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Makes Steady Progress After Attack
Captain Smit Machchhar was badly hurt during an incident on a plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The report says his co-pilot attacked him with a crash axe, and the reason is not known.
The plane sent emergency signals and quickly lost altitude.
Two reserve pilots landed it safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Machchhar first received care at a hospital there and was later moved to the UAE.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE says he is making steady progress and getting healthier.
The embassy is staying in touch with his family and doctors.
It also thanked people for their prayers and wished him a speedy recovery.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Captain Smit Machchhar is making steady progress and regaining his health.
Machchhar was seriously injured in an attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
The report says his Omani co-pilot attacked him with a crash axe; the motive remains unclear.
The aircraft descended rapidly and diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where reserve pilots landed it safely.
Machchhar was treated in Tabuk before being moved to the UAE; the embassy said it remains in contact with his family and doctors.
- Who
- Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian-origin flydubai pilot, was injured; the report identifies his co-pilot as an Omani citizen.
- What
- The Indian Embassy in the UAE reported that Machchhar is making steady progress after being seriously injured in an onboard attack.
- Where
- The incident occurred aboard a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, which landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia; Machchhar was later moved to the UAE.
- When
- The health update was reported on October 6; the flight incident was reported as occurring on a Wednesday.
- Why
- The motive for the reported attack remains unclear.
Key facts
- Pilot
- Captain Smit Machchhar
- Health update
- Making steady progress and regaining his health
- Flight
- flydubai flight FZ1073
- Route
- Dubai to Tel Aviv
- Reported weapon
- A crash axe
- Emergency landing
- Two reserve pilots landed the aircraft at Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Tabuk
- Passengers
- 174, according to the report
- Motive
- Unclear
Quotes
Indian Embassy in the UAE
The Indian diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates.
“Capt Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health. The Embassy remains in close touch with his family, doctors & local authorities, extending all possible assistance.”
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“We thank everyone for their prayers & wish him a speedy recovery.”
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Sources
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