Israeli Businessman Recounts Flydubai Hijacking Attempt, Empty Cockpit Crisis
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Original'The cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking - exclusiveThe story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli businessman Tal described an empty cockpit during a flydubai hijacking attempt.
- He stated he had to shake pilots to get them to take control of the descending plane.
- Passengers subdued the attacker, while an Israeli dentist treated the wounded pilot.
- Tal recounted ensuring Israeli presence in the cockpit for security post-attack.
- The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia with all passengers safe.
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