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Plummeting Israel Flight Like 'Rollercoaster', Says Passenger
A passenger on board Flight FZ1073, which fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes when a pilot apparently stabbed his co-pilot, described the experience to the BBC. The aircraft was en route to Israel when the incident occurred, and passengers took control of the flight, diverting it to Saudi Arabia.
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Watch: Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
A passenger, Almog Itali, shared his account of feeling like he was on a "rollercoaster". Two other pilots at the rear of the plane came forward to assist in landing it safely.