Copilot Stabs Captain on Flight to Israel Before Passengers Intervene to Stop Attack
Passengers overpowered the copilot after he stabbed the captain and tried to seize control of the aircraft, officials said.
- On Wednesday, passengers subdued a Flydubai co-pilot after he stabbed the captain during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia where the attacker was arrested.
- Investigators are examining how the co-pilot obtained the weapon, as authorities have not confirmed whether it was a knife or another object; aviation security experts emphasized airlines are responsible for vetting cockpit crews.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the captain, saying, "Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back," as passengers intervened to assist the injured crew member.
- Following the attack, Israel plans to increase security checks for pilots operating flights into the country, and Flydubai suspended its flights to and from Israel during the investigation.
- Authorities are reviewing whether existing crew-security procedures were followed to prevent future cockpit attacks, with the incident occurring amid heightened regional security concerns for Israel.
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A seriously injured pilot managed to open the door to the plane's cockpit, after which heroic passengers overpowered the other pilot who was trying to hijack the plane.
The co-pilot stabbed the captain on board a plane in an apparent attempt to take over the plane, which was en route to Tel Aviv. Passengers overpowered the co-pilot, averting a terrorist attack, Israeli authorities say. Get the latest news on Wednesday's incident here.
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