Passengers Subdue Attacker on Flydubai Flight, Avert Disaster

New footage has emerged showing the dramatic moments when Israeli passengers on a Flydubai flight overpowered an attacker who attempted to crash the plane. The videos, filmed by passengers, reveal the struggle to subdue the assailant and the subsequent emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The footage also captures the pilot describing how he was stabbed and showing the injured pilot.

Two of the passengers who intervened, Assaf Radwan and Zvika Mans, recounted the events in an interview. They described how they and other Israeli passengers rushed into the cockpit, neutralized the attacker, and helped manage the flight. Radwan stated, "We took control of the terrorist and neutralized him, it was very intense." Mans recalled the speed of the events, attributing the successful outcome to the quick thinking and bravery of several individuals, including himself, Radwan, and Yaniv.

Mans also shared a deeply personal motivation, recounting his daughters' cries of fear during the plane's descent, which spurred him into action. He highlighted Yaniv's initial entry into the cockpit alongside another pilot to remove the attacker and the injured Indian pilot, enabling them to regain control.

The passengers' actions were crucial in preventing a potential catastrophe. The flight, which was en route to an unknown destination, was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the incident. The article mentions that the investigation is examining potential Iranian involvement and difficulties in repatriating the passengers. The passengers expressed a sense of disbelief and humility about their actions, with Radwan noting, "At that moment you are doing things to survive, you don't think about what you did, or what its implications are."