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Four Pilots on Dubai-Israel Flight Averted Disaster During Attack
A Flydubai flight to Israel had four pilots due to standard crew transport practices and potential regional delays. The extra pilots were crucial in stopping an attack in the cockpit, and passengers later took control of the cabin from the crew after a dispute over restraining the attacker.
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What happened
- 01Four pilots on a Flydubai flight to Israel helped prevent a disaster during an onboard attack.
- 02The extra pilots were on board due to standard crew transport and potential regional flight delays.
- 03The additional crew members were essential in stopping an assault in the cockpit.
- 04Passengers clashed with flight attendants over restraining the attacker.
- 05Israeli passengers took control of the cabin from the crew after the incident.
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Four Pilots on Dubai-Israel Flight Averted Disaster During Attack
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