Ex-El Al Captain Praises Flydubai Pilot's Actions in Foiled Attack
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
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- Former El Al captain praised Flydubai pilot's actions.
- Pilot's decision to open cockpit door averted disaster.
- Attack originated from within the cockpit.
- Aircraft was minutes from a potential crash.
- Incident prevented a possible mass casualty event.
A former El Al captain, Lt. Col. (res.) Oded Shapira, lauded the pilot of a Flydubai flight for his bravery in thwarting a potential attack originating from the cockpit. Speaking on Radio Galai Israel, Shapira stated that the pilot, identified as Captain Smith, "opened the door," an action he believes prevented a "mass slaughter of Jews." Shapira emphasized the helplessness of the crew and passengers when a hostile element is inside the cockpit, noting, "You have no recourse against this thing." He highlighted the critical importance of the captain's quick thinking and struggle with the assailant, which allowed others to gain control of the situation. Shapira suggested the aircraft was only about a minute and a half from a catastrophic descent, stating, "They were on the order of a minute and a half from continuing the descent into the ground."
The incident involved an attempted attack on the Flydubai flight, with the threat emerging from within the cockpit itself.
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