Pilot stabs colleague on flydubai flight carrying 174 people
A pilot stabbed another pilot on a flight from Dubai to Israel. The attacker apparently tried to crash the plane. Passengers rushed in and restrained him.
A Boeing 737 flight operated by flydubai took off from Dubai on Wednesday morning. The flight had 174 people aboard headed for Tel Aviv.
During the flight, one pilot stabbed the other. The attacker apparently tried to crash the plane.
Passengers rushed to the cockpit and held down the attacker. The plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi officials arrested the alleged attacker. Israeli authorities are calling it a terror attack.
Netanyahu's government said it will increase security on Israeli and international flights.
- 174 passengers on flight FZ1073
- People aboard
- 4,000 metres in less than 30 seconds
- Descent rate
- 8:44am local time on Wednesday
- Distress call time
Why it mattersThe incident shows a weakness in cockpit security when crew members pose a direct threat to flight safety.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the incident may prompt Australian and international carriers to review cockpit security protocols and crew vetting procedures.
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