flydubai flight FZ1073 experienced a violent incident on September 30th as it traveled from Dubai to Tel Aviv aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Approximately 20 miles near the border of Saudi Arabia and Jordan, the first-officer initiated an attack against the captain utilizing the aircraft’s cockpit crash axe. This action triggered a rapid descent, causing the plane to plummet over 14,000 feet within just under 30 seconds. Emergency services responded swiftly to the situation following the dramatic drop in altitude. Investigations are currently underway to determine the full circumstances surrounding this critical event.
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