Captain Smit Machchhar from India is recovering from stab wounds he sustained during an altercation on a Flydubai flight. The incident occurred on October 1, 2026.
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Captain Smit Machchhar of Flydubai Flight Recovering from Stab Wounds
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, is recovering from stab wounds following an altercation on a Flydubai flight. The incident took place on October 1, 2026.
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