FlyDubai pilot recounts opening cockpit door during mid-air attack
The Indian pilot stabbed by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel has described the moment of the attack.
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The Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel has described the moments surrounding the attack, including his decision to open the cockpit door during the incident.
Details of the attack have drawn attention to the circumstances under which the assault took place inside the aircraft's cockpit, an area normally secured against unauthorized access during flight.
The pilot's account offers a firsthand description of how the situation unfolded onboard, though further details about the motive behind the attack have not been fully disclosed.
The incident has prompted scrutiny of security protocols aboard the flight, as authorities and the airline examine how the attack occurred and what measures may need to be reviewed.
Flydubai has not released additional comment beyond confirming that the flight was affected by the incident, as investigations into the attack continue.
Sources
- FlyDubai pilot describes opening cockpit door during attack — Al Jazeera — All
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