Co-pilot stabbed pilot on Flydubai flight bound for Israel

Summarised from 2 outlets · 9 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

A co-pilot attacked and stabbed the pilot on a Flydubai flight heading to Israel, triggering a steep descent. A passenger intervened, overpowering the attacker and preventing the aircraft from crashing. The pilot, an Indian national, said he fought for his life during the assault.

The passenger credited a television series with helping him understand what to do in the cockpit during the emergency. The incident raises questions about security protocols and crew-related hijackings, as this represents the latest such incident involving flight crew members attempting to commandeer an aircraft.

How it is being reported

• 'Fighting for my life': pilot recalls FlyDubai attackThe West Australian · 2 Oct, 09:06
• TV show key to passenger's actions on Flydubai planePerth Now · 1 Oct, 15:43
• TV show key to passenger's actions on Flydubai planeThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 15:43
• Cockpit stabbing puts crew-related hijackings in focusPerth Now · 1 Oct, 09:12
• Cockpit stabbing puts crew-related hijackings in focusThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 09:12
• Serious security questions raised after Flydubai flight allegedly hijacked from inside cockpitPerth Now · 1 Oct, 02:29
• Serious security questions raised after Flydubai flight allegedly hijacked from inside cockpitThe West Australian · 1 Oct, 02:29
• Hijacking fears as Flydubai passenger plane grounded due to pilots mid-air fightThe West Australian · 30 Sept, 09:18
• Hijacking fears as Flydubai passenger plane grounded due to pilots mid-air fightPerth Now · 30 Sept, 09:18

In this story: Flydubai · Israel

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