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Flydubai Axe Attack Horror: Captain Machchhar Suffers Skull Fracture

Updated On: 12 October, 2026 10:48 PM IST

Fresh medical details have revealed the full extent of the horrific Flydubai cockpit axe attack involving Captain Smit Machchhar and Omani co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami. Machchhar reportedly suffered a skull fracture along with serious injuries to his head and hands after being attacked inside the cockpit, with the axe blow also causing damage to his optic nerves and severely affecting his vision. The latest details shed new light on the severity of the assault and the challenges facing Machchhar during his recovery. His memory of the incident remains fragmented, with the captain reportedly able to recall only bits and pieces of what happened during the cockpit attack. Severe headaches have also continued to affect him, requiring strong pain-relief medication and heavy sedation. WATCH

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