Flydubai Passenger Demands Probe Into Crew Conduct After Attack
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
A passenger on a Flydubai flight to Israel is calling for an investigation into two cabin crew members he suspects of aiding a co-pilot who attacked the captain on September 30. Asaf Rajuan reported suspicious crew behavior, including attempts to help the attacker and hinder passengers. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot's assault. Rajuan also wants the two reinforcement pilots who landed the plane to testify and hopes Israel will lead the inquiry.
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- Passenger Asaf Rajuan suspects Flydubai crew of aiding hijacker on flight to Israel.
- Rajuan reported suspicious crew actions, including attempts to help the attacker.
- The Flydubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot attacked the captain.
- Another passenger, Yaniv Hayoun, also noted suspicious crew behavior during the incident.
- Rajuan wants the two reinforcement pilots who landed the plane to be questioned.
- The passenger is urging Israel to lead the investigation into the incident.
A passenger aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel that was diverted due to an onboard attack is demanding an investigation into the conduct of two cabin crew members, whom he suspects of aiding the hijacker. Asaf Rajuan, who helped subdue the co-pilot, told the Jerusalem Post on Sunday that he observed suspicious interactions between the crew and the attacker, as well as attempts to prevent passengers from filming the events. Rajuan recounted instances where a crew member allegedly tried to untie the hijacker's hands and offered a drink to the injured captain, actions that were thwarted by other passengers. He also described a physical altercation with crew members who allegedly tried to remove his clothing and asked if he was a police officer.
The incident occurred on September 30 on flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot attacked the captain with an emergency axe, leading the plane to be diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Rajuan, returning from Thailand with his family, described the terrifying moments when he believed his daughters might die as the plane plunged. He stated that the captain's resistance had already weakened the assailant, facilitating passenger intervention.
Another passenger, Yaniv Hayoun, who helped eject the hijacker from the cockpit and took control of the plane, corroborated Rajuan's suspicions, stating that a crew member appeared to be blocking the cockpit door from opening further. Confusion also reigned regarding the plane's destination, with conflicting information given to passengers. Rajuan admitted to feeling paranoid at the time but stressed that he has no direct proof of collaboration, only suspicions based on the crew's behavior.
Rajuan is also seeking information about two additional pilots who were on board as reinforcements and helped land the aircraft. He wants them to share their accounts of the events, particularly concerning the crew's actions. He expressed a desire for Israel to be involved in the investigation, stating, "I hope Israel will conduct the investigation as it should, because this matter requires answers."
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