High Above Saudi Desert, a Bloody Attack in the Cockpit, and a Terrifying Plunge

New York Times30 September 2026, 20:54 UTCIsrael

“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.

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