Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its passengers, after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Passengers gave a similar account of the incident on board, describing a fight for control after the plane suddenly plummeted, losing around 17,000 feet of…
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane france24.com
- What happens when a plane bound for Israel signals a hijacking? israelnationalnews.com
