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Flydubai passengers recount alleged pilot hijack attempt on Israel flight
Original: FlyDubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal as pilot allegedly attempted to hijack and crash flight to Israel
Passengers aboard a Flydubai flight say they went through a terrifying ordeal after the pilot allegedly attempted to hijack the aircraft and crash it while en route to Israel. The claims, reported by CBS News, describe a mid-flight emergency that left travelers fearing for their lives. Details about the pilot's motive, whether the attempt was confirmed by authorities, and the outcome of the flight remain limited, and Flydubai has not been cited confirming the allegations.
Why now: Allegations of a pilot trying to hijack and deliberately crash a commercial flight bound for Israel are shocking and touch on aviation security and terrorism fears.
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- Flydubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal as pilot allegedly attempted to hijack and crash flight to Israel · cbsnews.com
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