flydubai incident | 'I watch Air Crash Investigation': Passenger who helped regain control of aircraft tells Israeli PM Netanyahu
On September 30, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Yaniv, a passenger who intervened during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel. Yaniv helped regain control of the aircraft after entering the cockpit. Netanyahu praised him as a hero, highlighting the bravery displayed during the incident, which underscores the importance of passenger vigilance in aviation safety.