Israel flight hijacking latest: Pilot ‘used axe’ to attack co-pilot before passengers using toilet raised alarm
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a mid-air emergency after a co-pilot allegedly attacked the pilot with an axe. Passengers intervened to subdue the assailant, and the incident is currently under investigation.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns regarding aviation security and cockpit safety protocols.
The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged approximately 13,000 feet in 30 seconds after the pilot lost control of the aircraft
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