# FlyDubai cockpit incident turns focus to crew-related hijackings

https://mins.news/en/item/81483

- France 24, 2026-10-01 08:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261001-flydubai-cockpit-incident-turns-focus-to-crew-related-hijackings

> The FlyDubai pilot is suspected of stabbing his copilot during the flight in an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft. The incident has renewed attention on past deliberate crashes and near crashes involving on-duty or off-duty crew members.

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