Co-pilot, arestado sa umano’y pananaksak sa piloto at tangkang pagbagsak ng eroplano
- A pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot during an Israel-bound flight in what Israeli officials described as an attempt to crash the aircraft
- Despite his injuries, the captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene
- More than 170 passengers reached safety after the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
- Authorities detained the suspect, while the Department of Migrant Workers said no Filipinos were aboard the affected flight
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A pilot helped prevent an alleged attempt to crash an Israel-bound passenger plane after his co-pilot stabbed him during the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Source: UGC
The wounded captain managed to open the cockpit door, giving passengers and crew members a chance to intervene. The aircraft was later brought under control and landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
According to a report on GMA’s Unang Balita, Israeli authorities said the co-pilot attacked the captain while the aircraft was heading to its destination. The report cited Israel’s Foreign Ministry in explaining how the injured pilot fought back and opened the cockpit.
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That action allowed people outside the flight deck to help stop the attacker. Another pilot who was aboard the aircraft also helped bring the situation under control, according to the broadcast.
Additional reporting identified the aircraft as flydubai flight FZ1073. It made an emergency landing at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia after the confrontation inside the cockpit. Reuters reported that reserve crew members aboard the flight helped land the plane.
A passenger’s account also described the sudden movement of the aircraft before those aboard understood what was happening.
Speaking to Reuters, a passenger said the initial descent felt like “massive turbulence.” He later saw people gathering near the cockpit as crew members and passengers intervened. Reuters reported that the aircraft lost more than 14,000 feet in about 30 seconds before control was restored.
More than 170 passengers were reported safe following the landing. Unang Balita said they were eventually transported to Israel, allowing them to complete their journey after the emergency stop.
Meanwhile, the captain received hospital treatment for his injuries. The Associated Press reported that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh described his condition as stable. Embassy officials also said his family had been informed about his recovery.
The co-pilot, identified by Israeli authorities as an Omani national, was arrested. Investigators were still examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The alleged intention to bring down the aircraft was attributed to Israeli officials. A final determination of the motive remained part of the investigation, and flydubai cautioned against premature speculation, according to Reuters.
For Filipino viewers concerned about possible kababayans on the flight, the Department of Migrant Workers provided an update. As cited by Unang Balita, the agency said no Filipinos were aboard the affected aircraft.
The broadcast also reported that the airline’s flights to and from Israel had been temporarily suspended while the incident was being investigated. At the time of that report, no date for the resumption of those services was given.
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