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Passengers subdue co-pilot after stabbing on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
Original: Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Israel says, after co-pilot stabs pilot
Israeli authorities say passengers stopped an attempt to crash a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after a co-pilot stabbed the pilot mid-flight. Passengers and crew intervened, restraining the co-pilot and allowing the aircraft to land safely. The incident has drawn wide attention to aviation security and the condition of the injured pilot, with officials investigating the co-pilot's motives.
Why now: A rare mid-flight attack by a crew member on a busy international route has raised urgent questions about cockpit security.
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- Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Israel says, after co-pilot stabs pilot · reuters.com
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