Copilot stabs captain on flight to Israel before passengers storm cockpit and stabilize jetliner

TEL AVIV, Israel - A frightening incident unfolded on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, as the co-pilot stabbed the captain in the cockpit. As passengers were alerted to the attack, they stormed into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker as the plane experienced a sudden, sharp descent. The plane was stabilized and safely landed in Saudi Arabia after passengers overwhelmed the assailant.

The plane's crew managed to secure the aircraft, averting a potential catastrophe. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the bravery of the Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, who fought back against the attacker and enabled the passengers to take control of the plane. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar played a crucial role in preventing a mid-air disaster.

Aviation experts were surprised that the plane did not crash after the extreme descent, as most of the rudder was ripped off the tail. Passengers recounted the harrowing experience, describing the plane falling from a high altitude in a matter of minutes before making an erratic circle near the Jordanian border and landing safely in Tabuk.