12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall
Summary
A Flydubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv was nearly lost after the copilot stabbed the captain and caused the plane to descend rapidly. The injured captain managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to stop the attacker and regain control, preventing a crash.Key Facts
- Flydubai Flight FZ1073 took off from Dubai at 7:05 am, heading to Tel Aviv.
- About two hours into the flight, the plane began a steep descent, falling more than 17,000 feet in minutes.
- The Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by the copilot during the incident.
- Despite his injuries, Captain Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door from inside.
- Passengers and crew entered the cockpit, subdued the copilot, and regained control of the plane.
- U.S. President Donald Trump praised an Israeli passenger for helping to stop the attacker and help level the plane.
- Passengers described chaos, loss of electricity, and severe turbulence during the incident.
- The plane’s rudder was damaged during the rapid descent, exceeding the aircraft’s designed limits.
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