Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?
Summary
Two unnamed crew members rushed into the cockpit of a FlyDubai flight after a co-pilot attacked the captain, helping stabilize the plane and avert a crash. Passengers later landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a terrifying in-flight emergency.
Key Points
- Two on-duty FlyDubai crew members traveling as deadheading pilots stepped into the cockpit after a violent attack on the captain.
- Passenger Daniel Schlichter said one of the men quickly took control of the aircraft while the other helped secure the cockpit.
- The plane descended dangerously and lost part of its rudder before the pilots stabilized it and issued a mayday call.
- The flight was eventually diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely.
