Israelis honoured for averting flydubai plane crash where chance of survival was 'close to zero'
Five Israeli citizens have been awarded for their heroism after subduing a co-pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai flight mid-air. The passengers and crew managed to regain control of the aircraft and land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters
This incident highlights a rare and dangerous aviation security breach and the critical role of civilian intervention in preventing mass-casualty events.
Yaniv Hayoun, who was a passenger aboard the Flydubai aircraft, is one of five people recognised with a heroism award for their actions. ( AP: Tomer Appelbaum )
Israel has honoured five of its citizens who prevented a passenger plane from crashing with heroism awards.
One pilot told the ABC it was a miracle people survived.
An Israeli minister has called for the co-pilot who stabbed the plane's captain in midair to be extradited to his country for "a life of hell".
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