Plumber who helped save flydubai flight credits TV air disaster series

Yaniv Hayoun, a plumber, played a crucial role in averting a potential disaster on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After thwarting an attacker who had stabbed the captain, Hayoun took control of the aircraft. He recounted that a TV series about aviation disasters, Mayday, helped him in his actions. After overrunning the co-pilot, Hayoun entered the cockpit, took the controls and began pulling back on the levers to stabilize the plane.

The aircraft, which had plunged thousands of feet, was brought under control. The second crew member, who was also on board, took over once the emergency landing was made in Saudi Arabia. The captain, an Indian national, is in stable condition after the attack. The motive behind the co-pilot's actions remains unknown. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who spoke with Hayoun, noted the plumber's profession during their conversation. The UAE authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.