{
  "id": 11098031,
  "title": "Netanyahu credits plumber for averting plane disaster",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/netanyahu-credits-plumber-for-averting-plane-disaster",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T03:33:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/1001/1593579-plumber-plane/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised an Israeli plumber for averting a potential plane disaster after a cockpit altercation during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Speaking on Fox News, Netanyahu credited the plumber, the Indian pilot, and the crew for preventing a global catastrophe. According to Flightradar24, the Boeing 737 plummeted over 5,000 meters in just one minute. The incident began when the co-pilot stabbed the pilot, causing the plane to plummet. The pilot managed to open the cockpit door, where the plumber intervened, subdued the attacker, and took control of the plane. Two additional pilots were on board to land the aircraft safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu described the plumber's actions as heroic and cool-headed. India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, praised the pilot as a hero, highlighting his bravery in the face of danger. Flydubai suspended flights to and from Israel while investigating the incident, which authorities are still trying to determine if it was linked to Iran or another party.",
  "summary": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that an Israeli plumber helped avert disaster after a fight broke out in the cockpit of a jetliner taking 174 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv.",
  "key_points": [
    "Israeli plumber subdued co-pilot, averting plane disaster",
    "Boeing 737 plummeted 5,000 meters in one minute",
    "Netanyahu credits plumber's heroic, cool-headed actions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights the unexpected role individuals not trained for aviation emergencies can play in averting disasters, and raises questions about cockpit security and crew safety protocols.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}