FlyDubai Flight to Israel Averts Crash After Pilot Stabs Colleague
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A FlyDubai flight carrying over 170 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots stabbed his colleague, attempting to crash the plane. The incident was described as a serious security issue by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The aircraft issued an 'unlawful interference' code before diverting to Saudi Arabia. Passengers intervened to prevent a potential disaster, highlighting the severity of the situation as the flight narrowly avoided catastrophe.
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“The flight narrowly avoided catastrophe after one of the pilots attacked their colleague, forcing the plane into a steep plunge and an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.”
Bloomberg — FlyDubai Crash Averted After Pilot Stabbed Colleague“Un vuelo de Flydubai entre Dubái y Tel Aviv evitó por poco una catástrofe después de que uno de los pilotos apuñalara a su colega con la intención de estrellar el avión, provocando una brusca caída antes de un aterrizaje de emergencia en Arabia Saudita.”
Bloomberg — Vuelo de Flydubai a Israel aterriza de emergencia tras ataque a piloto“A pilot of a jet carrying more than 170 passengers to Tel Aviv stabbed his colleague and tried to crash the plane in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu branded a serious security incident.”
Bloomberg — Passengers Avert Crash Tackling Pilot Who Stabbed Colleague“Plane carrying more than 150 passengers en route to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing ‘unlawful interference’ code”
FT — One pilot of Israel-bound flight stabbed the other and tried to crash plane“A Sept. 30 flight to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a pilot tried to stab the captain.”
thestreet — What is currently known about the Flydubai flight attack
Earlier versions
- Sep 30, 2:08 PM — FlyDubai Flight From Dubai to Tel Aviv Lands in Saudi Arabia After Pilot Stabbing Incident (2/1)
- Sep 30, 5:12 PM — FlyDubai Flight Averts Disaster After Pilot Stabs Colleague, Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia (5/1)