This is a real 9/11 - heroes of the Flydubai flight share details

Israelis aboard Flydubai flight 1073 recounted how they prevented a terror attack by stopping the co-pilot, who stabbed the captain and attempted to steer the plane toward disaster. Passengers Daniel Shlichter, Manes, Tal Samuel, and dentist Shota Musaev shared details of their struggle for survival. Captain Smith Machchar, despite his injuries, opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.

Passengers of Flydubai flight 1073, including Israelis, described how they thwarted an attempted hijacking. The co-pilot inflicted multiple stab wounds on Captain Smith Machchar and tried to steer the aircraft toward catastrophe. Passengers Daniel Shlichter, Manes, and Tal Samuel fought the attacker. Shlichter compared the event to 9/11. Despite his critical condition, the captain managed to open the cockpit door, enabling passenger intervention. Dentist Shota Musaev provided first aid to the wounded captain. All participants noted they acted instinctively, driven by a will to survive and protect their families. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Earlier reports indicated that Israeli Ofer Dubrovski also helped stop the attacker.