Mysterious photos spark security alert, prompting pilot to postpone departure
A flight from Israel to Turkey was abruptly aborted after passengers received unsettling images of plane crashes on their phones just before takeoff.
The incident, which occurred in 2022, left passengers shaken and prompted the pilot to make the decision to return the aircraft to the terminal for further investigation.
According to reports, passengers aboard the flight received a series of photos depicting crashed planes moments before the flight was set to depart. The source of the images remains unknown, leading to heightened security concerns among passengers and crew.
Upon receiving the images, the pilot chose to abort the flight and return to Israel Airport, where police officers swarmed the plane and escorted a passenger off the aircraft.
Airport officials conducted a thorough check of all passengers and luggage, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. Although initial suspicions pointed to a possible cyberattack, authorities have clarified that the source of the images originated from within the plane.
Despite the unsettling nature of the incident, the airport authorities and flight crew acted swiftly and responsibly to ensure the safety of all passengers and the aircraft.
The flight is expected to resume once authorities have completed their investigations and confirmed there is no further risk.