Turkish passengers overpower would-be hijacker

Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo on Wednesday overpowered a hijacker as the plane landed at Istanbul Ataturk, Reuters reported. According to the Turkish Dogan News Agency, the attempt took place as Flight TK1754 started its descent. A man tried to force his way into the cockpit...

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