
AI-generated summary
Flydubai is a low-cost airline in the United Arab Emirates. The Boeing 737 Max 8 is a commonly used aircraft in its fleet. Flight FZ1073 carried 174 passengers and the incident occurred shortly after takeoff.
United Arab Emirates low-cost airline Flydubai, a Boeing 737 Max carrying 174 passengers Flight FZ1073 on the 8th reported an emergency yesterday. The co-pilot suddenly attacked the captain in an attempt to make the plane dive and crash. The seriously injured pilot struggled to open the cockpit, allowing many Israeli passengers to intervene and subdue the co-pilot. They received heroic cheers after returning home last night. One of the passengers said that because he had watched the well-known air disaster program "Air Havoc", he knew how to stabilize an out-of-control aircraft.
According to Israeli media reports, 174 passengers of flight FZ1073 took another plane back home last night. They were cheered after getting off the plane. Some passengers still had bloodstains from the struggle on their clothes. The thrilling conditions in the cabin were also exposed one by one. Shortly after takeoff of flight FZ1073, the Omani co-pilot suddenly stabbed the Indian captain with a knife.
The 39-year-old Indian captain Smit Machchhar suffered serious injuries to his head and hands and was bleeding profusely. The captain, who was covered in blood, used his "last bit of strength" to open the cockpit door. Some passengers who realized something was wrong rushed forward and entered the cockpit. They found the captain lying in a pool of blood, and the co-pilot violently banged on the control panel.
Israeli Prime Minister Natanyahu praised Captain Mahchar as a hero. He said on the
Several Israeli passengers rushed into the cockpit to intervene and intervened, which was also the key to resolving a serious air crash. One of the passengers, Yaniv Hayoun, recounted the incident when meeting with Natanyahu. They rushed in and found that the "terrorist" (co-pilot) was trying to destroy the control system and make the plane unable to fly. After they subdued him, they found that the plane began to dive downwards. Hayon said that he jumped into the driver's seat, grabbed the control column and pulled back, and found that the plane began to become slightly smoother. Then a pilot and passenger on leave came to take over the plane, and finally landed safely.
Hayon said that he only knew how to stabilize an airplane because he had watched the famous air disaster program "Sky".
Another dentist passenger also provided emergency treatment to the seriously injured captain. He recalled, "I ran over within 10 seconds after hearing the screams." When he rushed into the cockpit, he found that the pilot was in very bad condition and was bleeding heavily from the head. "I was the only doctor on the plane, and I finally succeeded in stopping the bleeding and stabilizing his blood pressure."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates will launch a review of pilot safety screening procedures
Likely · Within weeks
The Israeli government may strengthen safety promotion for Israeli passengers on international flights
Possible · Within months

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