Flydubai Passenger's Account of Stopping Attacker
BBC News reports on an incident involving a Flydubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia after plummeting 17,000ft in two minutes. A passenger who helped stop the attack shares his experience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Passenger's Role
The man, upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, recounted how he and others pinned the alleged attacker to the ground and pulled the plane's controls backward to prevent it from nosediving.
Flight Details
- Airline: Flydubai
- Destination: Israel (diverted to Saudi Arabia)
- Incident: Cockpit attack
- Outcome: Safe landing in Tel Aviv after a replacement plane transported passengers
Related Topics
- Middle East
- Dubai
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Aviation accidents and incidents
- Saudi Arabia