The Mother’s Scream That Sent Passengers to the Rescue

An in-flight emergency was averted when an attacker was successfully subdued by four Israeli men after a badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. The intervention was initially galvanized by a mother's scream that alerted passengers to the unfolding danger.

The incident highlights a rare moment of cross-national cooperation among passengers and crew in a critical aviation crisis. The prompt response of the individuals involved prevented what could have been a greater disaster.