Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight
Israeli media say authorities are investigating whether a Flydubai pilot tried to crash a Tel Aviv-bound plane before it diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Israeli authorities are probing allegations that a Flydubai pilot attempted to crash a flight destined for Tel Aviv on Wednesday, according to reports from Israeli media. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, aircraft number FZ 1073, lost thousands of meters of altitude within a minute before making an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All passengers were reported to be safe and accounted for, as confirmed by Flydubai.
Channel 12, an Israeli broadcaster, stated that investigators are looking into whether one pilot intentionally aimed to crash the aircraft, with the co-pilot intervening to prevent such an act. One pilot reportedly sustained a stab wound. The identities of the pilots are not specified, though they are believed to be of Russian and Ukrainian origin, respectively. The incident is still unfolding, and readers are advised to check back for further updates.
Written by urgent.news from DW News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Macron faces pushback over plan to send soldiers and defence systems to Saudi Arabia thenationalnews.com
- Not ‘hjiacked’, Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots brawl: What we know so far indianexpress.com
- Suspected terror incident diverts Israel-bound flydubai flight to Saudi Arabia; pilot may have tried to crash plane haaretz.com
- Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight dw.com
- Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after pilot dispute english.ajel.sa
- An Israel-bound plane diverts to Saudi Arabia for emergency landing and other Mideast developments winnipegfreepress.com
