Passenger Who Subdued Hijacker Credited TV Show for Aviation Knowledge
How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
What happened
A passenger on a Flydubai flight that experienced a hijacking attempt credited the TV series "Air Crash Investigation" for his knowledge of aviation procedures. The passenger, Yaniv Hayun, helped subdue the attacker and told Prime Minister Netanyahu that watching the show taught him how to handle the aircraft's controls. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia before returning safely to Israel.
- 01Passenger credits TV show for knowledge to subdue hijacker.
- 02Hijacker breached cockpit, attempted to damage instruments.
- 03Flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency codes.
- 04Flydubai flight returned safely to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.
- 05The show "Air Crash Investigation" previously featured a Flydubai crash.
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The coverage
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