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Flydubai Pilot Attempted Suicide, Crashed Plane With Help From Passengers

How 6 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Vesty

What happened

A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv transmitted hijacking codes and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane in a suicide bid. The co-pilot and passengers intervened, subduing the pilot and preventing a catastrophe.

  • 01Flydubai pilot attempted suicide, nearly crashing plane.
  • 02Co-pilot and passengers subdued the suicidal pilot.
  • 03Flight transmitted hijacking codes before landing in Saudi Arabia.
  • 04Israeli jets were scrambled as a security alert was issued.
  • 05Flydubai is investigating and arranging passenger transport.

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In this story
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Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael KatzEyal Zamir
OrganizationsFlydubai, El Al Airlines, Israeli Air Force
PlacesTel Aviv, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Jordan, Tabuk, Israel

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

VestyUnrated · Russian15 minutes ago
Flydubai Pilot Attempted Suicide, Crashed Plane With Help From Passengers
NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian23 minutes ago
Israeli Sources Suspect Pilot Suicide Attempt on FlyDubai Flight
YnetnewsCenter · English34 minutes ago
Flydubai Hijacking Probe Focuses on Pilot Suicide Attempt
YnetCenter · Hebrew34 minutes ago
Israel Probes Flydubai Incident, Suspects Pilot Suicide Attempt or Attack
CursorinfoUnrated · Russian53 minutes ago
Flydubai Flight Crew Battled Pilot's Apparent Suicide Attempt
Show 2 more reportsNow 14Israeli Passengers Aided Co-Pilot in Foiling Pilot's Apparent Suicide Attempt on Dubai FlightNow 14Flydubai Flight Plunged Towards Earth After Pilot Attempted Suicide