Co-Pilot Tried to Crash Israel-Bound Plane, Netanyahu Says
Netanyahu said a passenger and crew members subdued a co-pilot who stabbed the captain and tried to sabotage the aircraft’s systems, preventing a disaster.
A Flydubai flight bound for Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft. The plane, with 174 passengers, including many Israelis, dropped significantly before passengers and crew intervened. The co-pilot was arrested by Saudi authorities.
- A Flydubai flight (FZ 1073) from Dubai to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia on Sept. 30.
- The diversion occurred after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane.
- 174 passengers, mostly Israelis, were on board the Boeing 737 Max 8.
- Passengers and crew intervened, and the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot was arrested by Saudi authorities.
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