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Flydubai Captain Honored After Surviving Terror Attack, Medical Experts Analyze Injuries
Flydubai Captain Smith Machchhar, injured in a co-pilot's axe attack on September 30, was honored in Abu Dhabi on October 27. The attack caused a rapid loss of altitude, but passengers intervened, and Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door.
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- 01Flydubai Captain Smith Machchhar was honored in Abu Dhabi after surviving a co-pilot's axe attack on September 30.
- 02The co-pilot attacked Machchhar with an axe, causing the plane to lose 14,000 feet of altitude.
- 03Israeli passengers subdued the attacker, and Machchhar's actions allowed for intervention and a safe landing in Saudi Arabia.
- 04Neurosurgeons noted the extreme danger of Machchhar's skull fracture due to its proximity to a major venous sinus.
- 05Machchhar underwent emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia and was later transferred to Abu Dhabi for further treatment.
- 06UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed awarded Machchhar and crew members the Order of Zayed II for their heroism.
He received emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia and was later transferred to Abu Dhabi. Neurosurgeons have analyzed photos of his injuries, noting the high risk associated with the trauma's location near a major venous sinus. Despite the severity, Machchhar's young age suggests good recovery prospects with rehabilitation.
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