Flydubai stabbing: How safe are planes if a pilot turns violent?
Summary
A co-pilot on a Flydubai flight stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane carrying over 170 people. The captain and passengers stopped the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Authorities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are investigating the incident, which Israel calls a possible terrorist attack.Key Facts
- The co-pilot stabbed the captain on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with over 170 people onboard.
- The captain managed to unlock the cockpit door while the plane dropped to half its altitude.
- Passengers and crew entered the cockpit and overpowered the attacker.
- Another pilot landed the plane safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Authorities from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are investigating and questioning the co-pilot.
- Israel called the attack a possible terrorist act given most passengers were Israeli.
- After the 9/11 attacks, aviation security was significantly increased, including reinforced cockpit doors.
- Past incidents, like Germanwings Flight 9525, led to additional safety rules such as psychological testing for pilots.
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