Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel
Summary
Investigators are trying to find out why a pilot from Oman stabbed the captain during a flight to Israel, causing the plane to lose control. Passengers helped the injured captain and stopped the copilot, and the plane was safely landed in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- The incident happened on a FlyDubai flight carrying 174 people, mostly Israelis, from the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv.
- The Omani copilot stabbed the Indian captain while the plane was in the air.
- The stabbing caused the plane to drop sharply, damaging its rudder (a part that helps steer the plane).
- The injured captain opened the cockpit door to let passengers in.
- Passengers then fought with the copilot and stabilized the plane’s descent.
- The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia after the event.
- One passenger, Asaf Rajuan, described feeling helpless but acting on instinct to survive.
- Israel's presidency shared statements from passengers who helped during the incident.
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