One of the Israeli passengers who helped subdue the pilot-hijacker on Flydubai flight FZ1073 told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the stabbed captain managed to open the cockpit door before collapsing. That single action allowed the passengers to rush in and seize the attacker as he attempted to destroy the aircraft systems and crash the plane. The passenger described the critical moment during a meeting with the prime minister, gesturing to illustrate the plane’s dive and the struggle inside the flight deck. Video from the encounter shows Netanyahu seated with several of the involved travelers as they recounted the sequence of events. The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, carrying nearly all Israeli passengers, had transmitted emergency signals after the violent cockpit altercation. The interveners neutralized the threat and helped stabilize the aircraft before it diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All passengers emerged unharmed from the ordeal.

The account provided Netanyahu with a firsthand description of how the captain’s final effort created the opening that prevented a far worse outcome. Security officials continue investigating the Omani co-pilot’s actions, which Israeli assessments have treated as a deliberate attempt to down the aircraft. The meeting allowed the prime minister to hear directly from those who entered the cockpit during the rapid descent. Passengers emphasized that the door being unlocked proved decisive in the chaotic seconds that followed the stabbing. The successful intervention and subsequent safe landing have been widely credited with saving many lives. Authorities remain focused on completing the investigation while ensuring the full return of everyone involved. The detailed testimony adds a clear picture of the courage displayed at the most critical moment of the flight.