Flydubai flight makes emergency landing in Tabuk after cockpit incident
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after cockpit turmoil and conflicting reports about the cause.
Tabuk airport received a distressed call from flydubai flight FZ1073 at 8:44 a.m. on September 30, prompting an emergency landing at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport, according to Cluster2 Airports. The aircraft touched down safely at 9:45 a.m. local time following the declaration of an emergency at the airport and the mobilization of assistance.
The pilots, the captain and co-pilot, were found to have sustained injuries during the incident and received medical treatment at a local hospital. Passengers were offered necessary support at the terminal while arrangements were made for a replacement aircraft. The airport reiterated its adherence to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation regulations and international aviation safety standards and agreements. Ongoing investigations into the incident are currently underway by the authorities.
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