Man who helped subdue knife-wielding suspect aboard flight to Tel Aviv honored
Summary
A man named Yaniv Hayun and other passengers stopped a suspect who stabbed the co-pilot and tried to crash a FlyDubai plane flying to Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met and honored Yaniv after the plane safely landed in Saudi Arabia.Key Facts
- A suspect aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 stabbed the co-pilot and took control of the plane.
- Yaniv Hayun and other passengers entered the cockpit and subdued the attacker.
- Yaniv put the attacker in a chokehold and briefly flew the plane to help stabilize it.
- A third pilot then took over control and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, received medical treatment for his injuries.
- The suspect was arrested and is in custody.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Yaniv after his return to Israel and honored him.
- The attack was described by officials as an attempt to crash the plane and kill everyone aboard.
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