Who is Yaniv Hayoun? Israeli Plumber Pulled Hijacked Plane Out of Nosedive
Summary
A hijacking attempt on FlyDubai flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was stopped when passengers and crew took control of the plane after the co-pilot stabbed the captain. Yaniv Hayoun, an Israeli plumber on board, helped stabilize the plane during its emergency descent until the injured pilot could regain control.Key Facts
- FlyDubai flight 1073 dropped more than 17,000 feet after takeoff from the UAE to Israel.
- The co-pilot stabbed the captain, Captain Smit Machchha, who was later hospitalized with severe wounds.
- Passengers, including Yaniv Hayoun, forced entry into the cockpit to stop the suspected hijacker.
- Hayoun, with no security experience, helped hold down the hijacker and stabilized the plane’s altitude.
- The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia without passenger injuries.
- The suspected hijacker is believed to be an Omani national and remains under arrest in Saudi Arabia.
- Investigations involve Saudi Arabia, UAE, the U.S., and Oman, while Israel follows up directly with the suspect.
- Israeli officials called the event a terror attempt linked to extremist views but have not tied it to any specific state or group.
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