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Flydubai pilots saved FZ1073 after cockpit attack
Two unnamed pilots stabilized Flydubai FZ1073 after co-pilot attacked captain.
In brief
Two unnamed pilots stabilized Flydubai FZ1073 after co-pilot attacked captain. Two off-duty pilots helped land Flydubai FZ1073 safely after co-pilot attempted terror attack. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Quick answers
- Why two pilots?
- Pilots were scheduled to operate return flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai.
- What is the key takeaway from Flydubai pilots saved FZ1073 after cockpit attack?
- Two off-duty pilots helped land Flydubai FZ1073 safely after co-pilot attempted terror attack.
Cockpit attack on FZ1073
Flydubai flight FZ1073 dropped thousands of feet after co-pilot attacked captain.
Two unnamed pilots
Pilots travelling as passengers helped stabilize aircraft after co-pilot attack.
Why two pilots?
Pilots were scheduled to operate return flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai.
How pilots took control
One pilot reached controls after co-pilot was restrained by passengers.
Aircraft descent
Aircraft dropped 16,625 feet in 30 seconds before stabilizing.
Cockpit door closed
Pilots closed cockpit door after taking control for 45 minutes.
Landing in Tabuk
Aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport after 4 hours.
The takeaway
Two off-duty pilots helped land Flydubai FZ1073 safely after co-pilot attempted terror attack.
