Yhn WarMiddle East first seen 2 d ago, last 22 min ago, peak #10
Pilot says he opened cockpit door during mid-flight attack
Original: I opened cockpit door while being attacked, says pilot of Dubai-Israel flight
The pilot of a flight between Dubai and Israel says he opened the cockpit door while being attacked, according to a BBC report. The account has drawn attention because opening a secured cockpit door mid-flight is highly unusual and raises questions about the safety of the aircraft during the incident. It also spotlights security concerns on routes linking the Gulf and Israel.
Why now: The unusual claim that a pilot opened a secured cockpit door during an attack touches on aviation security fears.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 2 d ago to 22 min ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1092355