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Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:38:54 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Flydubai passengers arrive in Tel Aviv after pilot stabbing

  2. Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

  3. Pilot on Tel Aviv-bound flight tried to crash plane after cockpit stabbing, Netanyahu says

  4. Passenger videos show aftermath of alleged pilot stabbing on flight to Israel: "We need help"

  5. Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel

  6. ‘India is proud’: PM Modi lauds Flydubai pilot Machchhar after cockpit attack

  7. What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel

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