# South African pilot honoured for cockpit bravery

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/sa-pilot-honoured-by-uae-after-helping-foil-mid-air-attack/

A South African pilot helped stop a cockpit attack on a FlyDubai flight. The incident occurred in September 2026 en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Crew and passengers intervened, preventing a disaster and ensuring all 182 on board survived.

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#uae #aviation #pilot #flight #bravery

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Created: 2026-10-30T06:26:50.272371+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-30T06:26:50.272371+00:00

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Origin: Syndicated

Original source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/sa-pilot-honoured-by-uae-after-helping-foil-mid-air-attack/