Passenger Suspects Flydubai Crew Aided Hijacker
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Assaf Radwan, an Israeli passenger who subdued a hijacker on a Flydubai flight, suspects some flight attendants aided the hijacker. He told "Ulan שישי" that he saw a flight attendant trying to release the hijacker's handcuffs and described other suspicious behaviors. Radwan also noted the flight attendants' unusual interactions and their possession of the cockpit code. The incident occurred over a week ago, and Radwan's account adds new details to the foiled attack.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Passenger Assaf Radwan suspects Flydubai crew aided a hijacker on a recent flight.
- Radwan claims he saw a flight attendant attempting to release the hijacker's handcuffs.
- He noted suspicious behavior from flight attendants, including their communication and cockpit access.
- Radwan expressed fear of the flight attendants, describing them as "animals."
- The hijacker, an Omani national, attempted to crash the plane with 174 passengers aboard.
- Radwan shared his experiences alongside his wife, Lior, in an interview on "Ulan שישי."
Assaf Radwan, an Israeli passenger who helped subdue a hijacker on a Flydubai flight, revealed new details about the incident in an interview with "Ulan שישי" (Friday Studio). Radwan expressed his suspicion that some of the flight attendants may have assisted the hijacker, an Omani national who attempted to crash the plane. He recounted witnessing a flight attendant "start to release the handcuffs" that had been used to restrain the hijacker. Radwan, along with his wife Lior, described the flight attendants' behavior as suspicious throughout the ordeal, noting their unusual movements and communication with each other in their own language.
Radwan detailed several observations that fueled his suspicions, including the flight attendants' physical build, which he felt was not typical for cabin crew, and their peculiar way of moving through the aisles. He also mentioned that one flight attendant asked him if he was police, not in a helpful way, but "as a kind of accusation." Furthermore, Radwan claimed that the flight attendants possessed the code to enter the cockpit, which he believed they should not have had. He also described an incident where a flight attendant attempted to give a pill to the injured pilot, despite the pilot being on oxygen and unable to breathe properly.
Radwan and his wife also spoke about the fear they experienced, especially when they realized one of the flight attendants was attempting to loosen the hijacker's restraints. "We were afraid of them. They were animals," Radwan stated, adding that his fear was that a flight attendant might produce a weapon. Lior added that the flight attendants lacked a calming demeanor, which is expected of cabin crew. Radwan acknowledged that he cannot be certain of their involvement, as he is not an investigator, but he shared his "intuition" and what he witnessed.
The interview also touched upon the viral image of Radwan raising his hand after the incident, which was compared to a photo of Donald Trump. Radwan explained that his gesture was a natural expression of relief. Lior also mentioned that their home was previously damaged during the conflict with Iran, highlighting the multiple challenging experiences the family has endured.
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