‘I grabbed the terrorist’: How hero passengers helped save Flight FZ1073
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
A dramatic incident unfolded aboard a flydubai Boeing 737 MAX en route to Tel Aviv when passengers, including Yaniv Hayoun, intervened to prevent a catastrophic outcome. The crew members' coordinated efforts to restrain and neutralize a threat demonstrated remarkable bravery and quick thinking. This incident highlights the critical role civilian passengers play in aviation security and emergency situations, showcasing how collective action can avert tragedy.
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‘I grabbed the terrorist’: How hero passengers helped save Flight FZ1073
Yaniv Hayoun and others on board the flight to Tel Aviv stopped a pilot from sending the flydubai Boeing 737 MAX crashing to the ground.
