Flydubai passenger describes hugging his children as plane nosedived during attack
Summary
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a serious incident when one pilot stabbed the other and tried to take control of the plane. Passengers and crew quickly stopped the attacker, allowing the plane to be safely landed in Saudi Arabia. The injured pilot is stable, and the attacker was arrested.Key Facts
- The plane dropped more than 17,000 feet in less than two minutes during the attack.
- The attacker stabbed the pilot and tried to take over the flight.
- Passengers and crew stopped the attacker and regained control.
- Two other pilots on board flew the plane safely to a landing in Saudi Arabia.
- The stabbed pilot is in stable condition in the hospital.
- The attacker has been arrested and is being investigated.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu mentioned the attacker had "Islamist radical indoctrination" but did not confirm outside involvement.
- Passengers, including families with children, experienced panic but praised the bravery of the crew and fellow passengers.
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