Could have been Israel's 9/11. The media called it a 'midair altercation'

A FlyDubai Flight 1073 that was headed toward Tel Aviv, Israel, nearly crashed on Wednesday after an Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain while shouting “Allahu achbar” and took control of the cockpit, with about 180 passengers aboard, largely Israeli. The incident was ultimately averted by passengers and a reserve crew that regained control. The piece criticizes media coverage that variously described the event as a “midair altercation,” “fight in cockpit,” or “clash between pilots,” rather than a suspected attempted hijacking. It contrasts that with CNN’s later framing and points to prior NYT reporting it says relied on unverified claims.