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Captain Thwarts Co-Pilot's Axe Attack on FlyDubai Flight
Original: Captain Fights Off Co-Pilot's Axe Attack, Saves FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv
The captain of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv fought off an axe attack by his co-pilot, preventing a possible disaster and landing the plane safely. The incident, involving an airline crew member turning on a colleague mid-flight, is drawing shock and questions about cockpit security and crew vetting, with many calling the captain's intervention heroic.
Why now: The dramatic image of a pilot attacking his co-pilot with an axe mid-flight is both alarming and rare, prompting global concern about aviation safety.
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