In brief
A passenger on flight FZ1073 experienced a terrifying 17,000‑foot plunge after the pilot apparently stabbed the co‑pilot. The aircraft, enroute to Israel, descended in under two minutes, prompting a scramble for control among crew and passengers. Passengers reported taking control of the airplane, while additional pilots from the rear were forced to land the jet in Saudi Arabia. The incident raises questions about cockpit security and emergency procedures.
A passenger on board Flight FZ1073, which fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes when a pilot apparently stabbed his co‑pilot, told us about his experience.
The aircraft had been flying to Israel when the incident took place, which the passenger described as feeling like a "rollercoaster".
The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia after several passengers said they took control of the flight and two other pilots at the rear of the plane reportedly came forward to land the plane.
