A FlyDubai flight bound for Israel saw one pilot stab the other during the flight, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The incident has been reported as an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft that was foiled by passengers and crew, though many details remain unconfirmed.
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Key facts
- A FlyDubai flight bound for Israel was involved in an in-flight incident.
- One pilot stabbed the second pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The incident has been reported as an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft.
- Passengers and crew are reported to have intervened.
- Key details, including the flight number, number of people aboard and the injured pilot's condition, were not available in the reporting.
One of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel stabbed the second pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The incident has been reported as an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft that was foiled by passengers and crew.
The account of the stabbing was attributed to Netanyahu, as reported by CNBC. The Israeli prime minister’s statement is the source of the detail that one pilot used a knife against the other during the flight.
FlyDubai is a Dubai-based low-cost carrier that operates routes to Israel. The flight in question was en route to Israel at the time of the reported incident.
Beyond the account attributed to Netanyahu, specific details about the flight — including the number of people on board, the flight number, the condition of the injured pilot and where the aircraft ultimately landed — were not provided in the available reporting.
Authorities have not, in the available reporting, outlined any motive or confirmed the identities of those involved. The characterisation of the event as an apparent attempt to crash the plane, and the report that passengers and crew intervened, remains attributed to the reporting rather than independently confirmed.
As with any developing aviation and security story, further details are expected to emerge as officials and the airline provide additional information.
Why it matters
A reported attempt by a pilot to crash a commercial airliner raises serious questions about aviation security and crew vetting. The reported intervention by passengers and crew underscores the human stakes of in-flight emergencies on busy international routes, though the full circumstances are not yet confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened on the FlyDubai flight?
According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel stabbed the second pilot, in what has been reported as an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft.
Who stopped the apparent attempt?
Reporting indicates that passengers and crew foiled the apparent attempt to crash the flight, though further details have not been provided.
Where was the flight going?
The FlyDubai flight was headed for Israel at the time of the reported incident.
Timeline
- Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel
CNBC Top News: One of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel stabbed the second pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.