Trump Recounts Dramatic Flydubai Flight Rescue by Israeli Plumber

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a dramatic account of an attempted terror attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel, relaying information he received from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking to reporters, Trump described how the co-pilot may have been a "terrorist or a madman" who stabbed the pilot, leaving him in critical condition. The injured pilot, however, managed to open the cockpit door and shout for help.

According to Trump's retelling, an Israeli plumber with no prior flying experience, identified as Yaniv Hayun, intervened. Trump stated that Hayun, described as strong from his plumbing work, saw the unfolding situation and rushed to the cockpit as the plane was in a steep dive. The Israeli passenger then allegedly pulled the co-pilot from his seat, took control of the aircraft's yoke, and managed to level the plane just before it crashed.

Trump admitted he could not officially verify the story, calling it "the story I received" from Netanyahu and others, and acknowledging the possibility of "fake stories" circulating. He added that Hayun explained his actions by referencing the television show "Air Crash Investigation," from which he claimed to have learned basic piloting maneuvers.

Following the initial stabilization by Hayun, other pilots and security personnel reportedly arrived in the cockpit to secure the aircraft. Trump concluded by reiterating the incredible nature of the event, emphasizing that the plumber's intervention, aided by his knowledge from the show, prevented a catastrophic crash.