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flydubai captain describes co-pilot’s axe attack and attempt to reach cockpit door

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The captain of a flydubai flight says he blocked axe blows from a co-pilot who intended to crash the aircraft, while screaming for help and reaching for a knob to open the cockpit door. His account describes a direct threat to the flight deck and its crew.

Discovered 2026-10-18T10:04:22.448298-07:00 | 2026-10-18T10:04:22.448298-07:00

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  • The captain’s account describes an onboard attack by a co-pilot who intended to crash the aircraft, making this a serious flight-safety event.
  • The reported struggle involved the captain reaching for a knob to open the cockpit door while under attack, highlighting the flight deck’s vulnerability to threats from within the crew.

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