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Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack

He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot....

By BBC News - World•Oct 2, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC•3 min read

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Watch: Emotional pilot recounts moment of Flydubai attack

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Primary Wire Report: He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot....
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He has been hailed a hero for opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower his co-pilot. Wire Dispatch Summary: - Originating Service: Transmitted via BBC News - World. - Reporting Classification: Developing wire report. - Verification Status: Primary facts corroborated against wire release.

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