# Aviation safety specialist Wesley Chan on flydubai incident

https://mins.news/en/video/81894

- CNA, 2026-10-01 13:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMk1cVtY_Ac

> The UAE is investigating whether a mid-air incident on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv may have involved terrorist intent. Israeli officials are also questioning the pilot’s actions, while passengers were forced to take over the cockpit. CNA speaks with aviation safety specialist Wesley Chan about how in-flight emergencies should be handled.

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