▶youtube WarTerrorism first seen 19 h ago, last 23 min ago, peak #5
Israel-bound flight drops 17,400 feet after cockpit altercation
Original: Israel-bound flight drops 17,400 ft during 'violent incident' between pilots
A flight heading to Israel abruptly lost 17,400 feet in altitude after what is described as a violent incident between the two pilots. The steep descent prompted widespread alarm and questions about how the aircraft was brought back under control and what condition the crew was in. Authorities are expected to investigate the cause of the altercation and whether passenger safety was ever at risk.
Why now: A violent altercation between pilots forcing a dramatic altitude drop is a rare and alarming aviation safety incident.
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