An Israeli prime minister has stated that the pilot who attempted to seize control of a Flydubai aircraft appeared to have the deliberate intent to crash the plane. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred during a flight, to determine the pilot’s motives and the full circumstances surrounding the event. The statement underscores concerns about the seriousness of the situation, as such actions pose an immediate threat to passenger safety. Details on how the pilot was restrained and the plane’s eventual handling remain under review.


Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".