FlyDubai passengers recount 'hijacking', 18,000-ft plunge: ‘We saw stabbings, plane felt like rollercoaster’
A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a dramatic plunge of over 14,000 feet due to a violent cockpit altercation, where co-pilot stabbed Indian Captain Smit Machchhar. Passengers intervened, using zip ties to restrain the attacker, allowing the crew to stabilize the aircraft. The flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the bravery of those involved.