FlyDubai Crew Averts Crash After Pilot Stabbing Incident
· World · Bloomberg, BBC News, LiveMint
A FlyDubai flight narrowly avoided disaster after one pilot stabbed another mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The injured pilot survived and received medical attention. Authorities have not disclosed the motive for the attack. The incident occurred as the plane was descending toward its destination.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns about cockpit security and mental health screening for pilots.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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