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Flydubai captain says he fought to open cockpit door mid-attack
Original: Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he fought to open cockpit door while still being attacked
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he attempted to open the cockpit door while still being attacked, describing his struggle during the incident. The account sheds light on how flight crew responded as the situation unfolded. Details about what prompted the attack, the fate of those involved, and the extent of any injuries have not been confirmed, and Flydubai has not released a full statement on the captain's account.
Why now: New first-hand testimony from a captain involved in an attack aboard a Flydubai flight is drawing attention to flight crew safety.
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- Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar says he fought to open cockpit door while still being attacked · Sky News
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