FlyDubai pilot describes fight for life after co-pilot stabbed him

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 01:13 · Archive

An Indian pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

An Indian pilot on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was stabbed by his co-pilot, triggering a steep descent. The pilot described fighting for his life during the attack and attempting to open the cockpit door to seek assistance.

The pilot later recounted the dramatic incident in a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described his desperate efforts during the attack, saying 'I can't let anyone die'.

How it is being reported

• ‘I can't let anyone die’, flydubai pilot tells India PM ModiWAtoday · 3 Oct, 00:52
• 'Fighting for my life': pilot recalls FlyDubai attackPerth Now · 2 Oct, 09:06

In this story: FlyDubai · Indian pilot · Co-pilot · Dubai · Tel Aviv · Narendra Modi · India

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem