# BREAKING: Hero FlyDubai pilot speaks out on fighting attacker

https://mins.news/en/video/83302

- Fox News, 2026-10-02 10:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=binQhqHJGDQ

> The wounded Flydubai captain recounts a desperate struggle to escape the cockpit as investigators examine the attacker's motive and possible outside links. Former Army analyst Brett Velicovich discusses aviation security and calls for tougher pilot vetting.

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