Event Brief
Pilot reportedly stabbed fellow pilot, tried crash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Summary: A pilot aboard a plane headed to Israel allegedly stabbed a fellow pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft, according to flight data. The data showed an abrupt descent from 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet within a minute during the Wednesday incident.
WHO: A pilot aboard the flight; a fellow pilot was reportedly stabbed.
WHAT: The pilot allegedly stabbed the fellow pilot and attempted to crash the plane; flight data showed a rapid descent during the incident.
WHEN: Jan 06, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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