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Aviation security advice generally discourages passengers from directly confronting hijackers due to the unpredictable risks. However, in extreme circumstances, like the Flydubai incident where a pilot was under attack, passengers intervening could be seen as a desperate measure to save lives, though it's not standard protocol.
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