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Flydubai captain says copilot attacked him after asking to pray
Original: Flydubai captain says copilot asked to pray, then struck him from behind; describes exactly how he opened cockpit door
A Flydubai captain says his copilot asked to pray before striking him from behind, then describes exactly how the copilot opened the cockpit door. The account offers new detail on the incident, and discussion is focusing on the copilot's motives and on cockpit security procedures.
Why now: New firsthand testimony about a mid-flight attack raises fresh concerns about cockpit security and the attacker's motive.
Evidence
- Flydubai captain says copilot asked to pray, then struck him from behind; describes exactly how he opened cockpit door · The Times of Israel
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