Heroic Passenger Recounts Foiling Flydubai Terror Attempt

Yeniv Hayun, a plumber by profession and a hero of a recent Flydubai flight, detailed his experience thwarting a terror attack during an interview on the program "Meet the Press." Hayun described the terrifying moments when a passenger attacked the cockpit, causing the plane to shake violently and dive. He recounted how he rushed towards the cockpit, managed to enter, and found the attacker attempting to disable the aircraft's systems. Hayun stated he took control of the plane's controls for a few seconds, helping to stabilize the aircraft and prevent a catastrophic crash. He described the chaos onboard, with passengers screaming, and how he and other Israeli passengers worked together to subdue and restrain the attacker. Hayun mentioned that the attacker, after realizing his attempt had failed, asked to be killed. He also noted that the initial reports reaching Israel suggested a fight between pilots, not a terror attack. Hayun admitted to being afraid on a subsequent Flydubai flight and expressed concern about pilot security checks. He also humorously described his plumbing business, which has been inundated with calls since the incident, as a "supercharged plumber" with a "sewage truck."