▶youtube WarTerrorism first seen 23 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #1
Passengers subdue co-pilot attempting to crash plane bound for Israel
Original: Passengers stop co-pilot’s attempt to crash plane headed for Israel
A co-pilot allegedly tried to crash a passenger flight headed for Israel, but was stopped by travellers on board who restrained him before the aircraft could be brought down. News of the mid-flight intervention spread rapidly online, drawing widespread attention and discussion about aviation security and the circumstances of the attempted attack.
Why now: A rare mid-flight attempt by a crew member to bring down an aircraft was thwarted by passengers, making it major breaking news
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 23 h ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
- Passengers stop co-pilot’s attempt to crash plane headed for Israel · NBC News · 1.5M
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