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Flydubai cockpit stabbing: Passengers subdue pilot attacker
Passengers on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv recounted a terrifying ordeal where they had to overpower an attacker who stabbed a pilot and attempted to disable the aircraft's instruments during a sudden 17,000ft descent. The cabin crew and travelers acted quickly to neutralize the threat as the plane lost altitude rapidly. This violent confrontation turned a routine flight into a life-threatening emergency for everyone on board. Authorities are now investigating the motive behind the sudden, violent assault.
