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Crash axe used in attack on flydubai pilot
Original: Crash axe used in flydubai attack on pilot
An attack on a flydubai pilot was carried out using a crash axe, the emergency tool kept in aircraft cockpits, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The report was given a terrorism label, indicating authorities or commentators are treating the assault on the flight crew member as a possible act of terror. Details about the pilot's condition and how the attacker reached the aircraft or its equipment have not been confirmed.
Why now: The use of an onboard crash axe in an attack on a pilot raises fears about flight security and cockpit safety.
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- Crash axe used in flydubai attack on pilot · ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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