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Passengers reportedly stop Flydubai co-pilot from attempting to crash Dubai–Tel Aviv flight

According to la Repubblica, the co-pilot, an Omani national, stabbed the captain and attempted to make the Flydubai aircraft crash before being restrained by passengers.

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What is happening

Passengers and two off-duty pilots reportedly intervened. The off-duty pilots then took control of the aircraft.

Why is it on the Radar?

The report concerns a serious in-flight security incident involving an alleged attempt to divert or crash a commercial flight.

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