A group of Israeli passengers recently returned home following a harrowing midair incident aboard a Flydubai flight. According to accounts provided by the passengers, the flight’s copilot allegedly brandished a knife, prompting a physical confrontation in the cockpit. The passengers reported that the flight’s captain, despite being physically compromised, managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing the passengers to intervene and subdue the armed copilot.

One passenger claimed that after the copilot was restrained, they were able to assist in stabilizing the aircraft by utilizing knowledge gained from watching television programs about aviation accidents. The passengers characterized the successful resolution of the incident as a series of "miracles" that prevented the plane from crashing. While the Times of Israel report highlights the heroic actions of the passengers and the captain, it does not provide official statements from Flydubai or aviation authorities regarding the specific technical details of the flight's operation during the struggle. The account relies primarily on the testimonies of the Israeli travelers who were on board at the time of the incident.