Flydubai Passenger Recounts Crew's Suspicious Actions During Hijacking Attempt
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Assaf Rajuan, an Israeli passenger who helped stop an attacker on a Flydubai flight, reported suspicious actions by the flight crew. He described two unusually large flight attendants who seemed to know the cockpit code and questioned him about his security background. Rajuan also alleged one attendant tried to give the pilot an unknown pill and another attempted to release the subdued attacker. These observations have been passed to Israeli security forces for investigation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli passenger Assaf Rajuan reported suspicious actions by Flydubai flight attendants during a recent hijacking attempt.
- Rajuan stated two flight attendants were unusually large and seemed to know the cockpit entry code.
- He alleged one attendant tried to force an unidentified pill into the assaulted pilot's mouth.
- Rajuan witnessed a flight attendant attempting to release the zip ties restraining the attacker.
- The flight crew reportedly hindered passengers documenting the incident and questioned Rajuan about his security background.
Assaf Rajuan, one of six Israelis who subdued an attacker on a Flydubai flight last week, has detailed disturbing behavior by the flight crew during the incident. Rajuan, who was traveling with his wife Lior and their daughters Romi and Lian, described moments of panic as he rushed to the cockpit while passengers screamed. He stated that while he has no definitive proof, his observations have been passed to security agencies for investigation.
Rajuan noted that two flight attendants were unusually tall and did not fit the typical profile of cabin crew. During the attempted hijacking, the attendants exchanged tense glances, spoke in their own language, and questioned Rajuan about whether he was in security forces. He also reported that the attendants seemed to know the cockpit entry code and moved in and out of the pilot's area freely.
Further raising suspicions, Rajuan recounted an incident where a doctor, Shohta, was attempting to treat the assaulted pilot. One of the flight attendants allegedly tried to force an unidentified pill into the pilot's mouth, an action stopped by passengers. The crew also appeared to hinder passengers who were documenting the event and absurdly instructed everyone to fasten their seatbelts during the life-or-death struggle.
The most alarming moment, according to Rajuan, occurred after passengers restrained the attacker with zip ties and headphone cords. He witnessed one of the flight attendants attempting to gently release the attacker's restraints. Passengers intervened, pushing the attendant away. Rajuan expressed fear for his life, noting the intimidating size of the crew members and the possibility they might have concealed weapons.
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