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Can pilots lock each other out?
Modern cockpit doors are designed to be extremely secure, preventing unauthorised entry. However, a pilot inside can override external access codes, even in an emergency. This security feature, introduced after 9/11, is a double-edged sword, as this flydubai incident tragically highlights, making the captain's actions even more crucial.
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