Passenger Appeals for Help After Knife Attack on Pilot Aboard Flydubai Flight

During a flight from Dubai to Israel, a plane unexpectedly deviated from its course, prompting an immediate plea for assistance from a passenger onboard. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that one pilot attempted to attack the other with a knife, risking causing a serious incident.

The aircraft, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, descended roughly 5,200 meters in under two minutes before turning towards Saudi Arabia. The pilot accused of the knife attack has been apprehended and is currently under investigation.