'I grabbed the terrorist': Flydubai passenger tells Netanyahu how he subdued pilot
An Israeli passenger helped subdue a pilot who attempted to disable a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The incident resulted in an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and the pilot was reportedly injured during the struggle.
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This is a significant international security incident involving aviation safety and cross-border diplomatic cooperation during an emergency.
An Israeli passenger who helped subdue the pilot aboard a flydubai flight recounted to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday how he entered the cockpit, pulled the man away from the controls and helped stabilise the aircraft after it began nosediving.Yaniv said he and another passenger forced their way into the cockpit, where they found the pilot injured near the door, according to The Times of Israel."When I went in, I saw the terrorist on the controls, between the two seats.
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