Israeli passenger says he knew what to do on flydubai plane after watching TV show
Yaniv Hayun said he and three other Israeli passengers restrained the co-pilot after the captain was stabbed and the jet plunged 14,000 to 15,000 feet.
- On Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, passengers subdued a co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the captain, causing the aircraft to plunge 14,000–15,000 feet before landing safely in Saudi Arabia yesterday.
- Yaniv Hayoun, a passenger who helped regain control, credited his ability to stabilize the aircraft to knowledge gained from watching the TV show Air Crash Investigation during the violent descent.
- Passengers, including bank executive Manes, secured the attacker using makeshift restraints like airline earphones and headphone cables after rushing the cockpit to prevent disaster.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Hayoun and other passengers as "heroes" during a meeting on October 1, drawing significant national attention in Israel.
- Following the emergency landing, Saudi Arabia provided ground support for the 174 passengers aboard, with officials offering immediate assistance to those affected by the in-flight crisis.
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