Flydubai Flight Crew and Passengers Thwart Terror Attack Aboard
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
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- Israeli passengers and crew thwarted a terror attack on a Flydubai flight.
- The co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to crash the plane.
- The flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after the incident.
- Israeli passengers helped subdue the attacker.
- Israel plans to tighten security protocols for foreign airlines.
An incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30th is being classified by Israel as an Islamist terror attempt. The flight, carrying 174 people, mostly Israelis, experienced a sudden, severe drop in altitude shortly after takeoff. The crew transmitted emergency codes indicating a critical situation and unlawful interference before diverting to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Investigations revealed a violent struggle in the cockpit where the co-pilot, an Omani national, allegedly attacked the Indian captain with a knife, attempting to crash the plane. Despite severe injuries, the captain managed to resist and unlock the cockpit door.
Several Israeli passengers, including Yaniv Hayun, Tzvi Manes, Asaf Rajuan, and Dr. Shota Musaev, rushed into the cockpit. They, along with the reserve crew, subdued and restrained the assailant using headphone wires, allowing the reserve pilot to take control of the aircraft.
Israeli leadership praised the bravery of the crew and passengers, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting one of the heroic passengers. While Saudi Arabia declined an Israeli offer of military transport, Flydubai arranged for a replacement aircraft. All Israeli passengers returned to Ben Gurion Airport by evening, while both pilots were hospitalized. In response, Israel announced plans to significantly enhance security protocols and pre-flight checks for foreign airline crews.
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