# Captain and passengers’ bravery prevents tragedy on FlyDubai flight

https://mins.news/en/video/82597

- DW News, 2026-10-01 22:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1uA12s_flA

> An investigation is underway after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain of a Flydubai jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 170 people aboard. Israeli officials say they believe the suspect may have been radicalized and intended to carry out a suicide attack. Passengers and crew intervened, preventing what some officials called a near catastrophe.

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