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FlyDubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe, UAE says
Original: UAE says co-pilot on FlyDubai plane that nearly crashed attacked captain with cockpit's crash axe
UAE authorities say a FlyDubai flight came close to disaster after the co-pilot attacked the captain with the crash axe kept in the cockpit. Investigators are examining how the aircraft nearly crashed and what drove the co-pilot's actions. The disclosure has raised questions about cockpit security and crew vetting procedures.
Why now: The dramatic details of an inside-the-cockpit attack raise fresh concerns about aviation safety and cockpit security.
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