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Flydubai captain recounts fighting off axe-wielding co-pilot
Captain Smit Machchhar described blocking axe blows and calling for help after his co-pilot, who intended to crash flight FZ1073, attacked him. He has been hailed as a hero for averting disaster.
Why it matters
The incident renews scrutiny of cockpit security and pilot mental health screening.
Background
Cockpit doors were reinforced after the 9/11 attacks, and the 2015 Germanwings crash raised concerns about pilots acting deliberately. Many aircraft carry a crash axe for emergencies.
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Oct 18, 1:27 PM ET
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