Pilot stabbed co-pilot in reported hijacking attempt of Israel-bound flight: ‘CRASH OR BE MURDERED’
The aircraft was diverted and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the altercation prompted the activation of a distress signal
A flydubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after pilots reportedly engaged in a fight mid-flight. The Boeing 737, carrying 180 Israeli passengers, was reportedly descending rapidly as the incident unfolded. According to Israeli media, two pilots were wounded and taken to a hospital, while other pilots took control of the aircraft to ensure a safe landing.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that one of the pilots had attempted to crash the plane, with the other pilot intervening to prevent a disaster. Israeli authorities, including Mossad, Shin Bet, and the military, are investigating the incident.
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