Israeli President Honors Passengers Who Prevented Plane Disaster
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded the Presidential Medal of Civil Heroism to six Israeli passengers who intervened to prevent a Flydubai plane crash. The passengers subdued an attacker co-pilot and helped the injured captain after the plane lost altitude. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and the passengers were honored for their bravery eight days after the event.
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- Six Israeli passengers received the Presidential Medal of Civil Heroism for preventing a Flydubai plane crash.
- The passengers subdued an attacker co-pilot who injured the captain on flight FZ1073.
- The incident occurred on September 30, causing the plane to lose altitude rapidly.
- The aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- President Isaac Herzog praised the passengers' courage and resourcefulness.
- The Presidential Medal of Civil Heroism is Israel's highest civilian honor.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog presented the Presidential Medal of Civil Heroism to six Israelis who intervened to prevent a Flydubai plane from crashing. The ceremony took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, eight days after the dramatic incident on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30.
The six honorees, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Zvika Mans, his wife Tali Mans, Assaf Radwan, and Or Bardilov, acted decisively when the co-pilot attacked the captain and injured him, causing the aircraft to rapidly lose altitude. The injured captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing these passengers to enter, subdue the attacker, and assist the captain.
Additional crew members then stabilized the aircraft, enabling it to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. President Herzog praised the recipients for their courage, resourcefulness, and extraordinary mutual responsibility, stating they risked their lives to save others and averted a major disaster. He remarked that their actions showcased the brave face of Israeli society to the world.
Initially, Herzog spoke with four of the passengers the day after the incident and informed them of his intention to award them the medal. Following further accounts detailing the events, he decided to include Tali Mans, who helped alert other passengers, and Or Bardilov, who participated in subduing the assailant.
Assaf Radwan described the terrifying moments, recounting a feeling of helplessness but acting on instinct to survive and protect his family and others. The President also acknowledged the injured Indian captain, Smith Machar, whose actions in opening the cockpit door were crucial. The Presidential Medal of Civil Heroism, established by Herzog during the war, is Israel's highest civilian honor, awarded to individuals who risk their lives to save others after review by an advisory committee.
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