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Flydubai co-pilot stabbed pilot, passengers helped land plane
Original: Authorities are investigating what led the co-pilot on a Flydubai plane to stab the pilot. The flight was saved with the
A Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the pilot during a flight, according to reports. Crew members and passengers intervened to subdue the co-pilot and the flight was saved, with the aircraft landing safely. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine what motivated the attack. The unusual nature of the incident and questions about cockpit security and crew vetting have drawn widespread attention.
Why now: The shocking breach of cockpit safety and the unknown motive behind the attack are driving public interest.
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