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Neurosurgeons Assess Smit Machchhar's Injuries: 40% Mortality Risk
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What Happened?
Captain Smit Machchhar, injured in a midair attack, faces a 40% chance of death due to severe head injuries, according to neurosurgeons. His co-pilot attacked him with an axe.
Key points
- Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot on September 30 aboard FlyDubai flight FZ1073.
- Neurosurgeons identified a dangerous skull fracture that could lead to catastrophic bleeding.
- Dr. Sanat Dixit described the injury as an occipital compound depressed skull fracture.
- Dr. Sonu Bhaskar noted the injury indicates severe brain damage and multiple surgeries.
- Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door despite severe injuries, allowing others to intervene.
Key insights
- The high mortality risk indicates the need for improved safety measures in aviation.
- This incident may prompt discussions on mental health support for pilots facing radicalization.
- The severity of Machchhar's injuries could lead to changes in emergency protocols for cockpit safety.
Why it matters
The assessment of Machchhar's injuries highlights the severe risks associated with midair attacks on pilots.
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Smit Machchhar· PersonFlyDubai· CompanyUAE· CountrySheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan· PersonHamam al-Hammami· Person
Source
India Today
