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Indian pilot recounts cockpit door bid during stabbing attack
An Indian pilot who was stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight has described his desperate attempt to open the cockpit door to seek assistance during the attack.
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The Indian pilot, who was attacked aboard a flydubai aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, recounted the dramatic sequence of events to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. During the video call, the pilot replayed details of how he attempted to access the cockpit door while dealing with injuries sustained in the assault by his co-pilot.
The incident occurred on a scheduled commercial flight, with the pilot's actions during the attack drawing attention to safety protocols in the cockpit. His efforts to secure help by opening the cockpit door highlighted the challenges faced during the emergency situation at high altitude.
The video call with Prime Minister Modi underscored the Indian government's engagement with the case involving one of its nationals. The incident has raised questions about cockpit security measures and crew safety procedures on international flights.
Flydubai and aviation authorities have been investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. The case has drawn significant attention given the serious nature of the incident and its implications for aviation safety standards across the region.