Flydubai Flight Diverted After Cockpit Stabbing, Pilot Arrested
Flydubai Flight Diverted After PilotCockpit Stabbing, SuspectPilot Arrested
The Spin
What looked like a hijacking was likely a Jihadist terror attack aimed at crashing a plane full of passengers. Thankfully, disaster was narrowly averted by the courage of the Indian pilot, who fought back despite being stabbed, Israeli passengers and an extra flight crew who overpowered the attacker and stabilized the aircraft. Their heroism saved lives, while tighter pilot checks and security safeguards should help prevent another such threat.
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