Canonical event record
What happened
A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an emergency crash axe during Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft descended 16,000 feet in 30 seconds before passengers and crew subdued the attacker and landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: The incident highlights severe cockpit-security and pilot-screening risks, though the article does not provide an incident date or regulatory response.