{
  "id": 11622919,
  "title": "Why 2 flydubai pilots were sitting among passengers when captain was stabbed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/why-2-flydubai-pilots-were-sitting-among-passengers-when-captain-was",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:01:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/why-2-flydubai-pilots-were-sitting-among-passengers-when-captain-was-stabbed/articleshow/134653104.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a dramatic turn of events aboard a flydubai flight, two off-duty pilots intervened when the co-pilot launched an attack on the captain. Passengers bravely managed to overpower the assailant, allowing the two pilots to step in and take control. Their timely action ensured the Boeing 737 Max 8 landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the crucial role of trained personnel on flights.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}