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Pilot stabbed colleague, attempted plane crash en route to Israel

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A pilot on a flydubai flight en route to Israel reportedly stabbed a colleague and attempted to crash the plane, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Passengers and crew intervened, subduing the attacker and managing to land the aircraft safely in Saudi Arabia. The incident prompted Israel to scramble fighter jets due to fears of a hijacking, and Saudi authorities have arrested the alleged assailant. AI

RANK_REASON A dramatic mid-air incident involving a pilot's alleged violent act and attempted crash, with passenger intervention, is a significant event. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Pilot stabbed colleague, attempted plane crash en route to Israel

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Melanie Lidman, The Associated Press ·

    Pilot stabbed another pilot before plane carrying Israelis plunged 16,000 feet, Netanyahu says

    Netanyahu says the pilot apparently tried to crash the plane before passengers and crew intervened and helped regain control.

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