{
  "id": 10911372,
  "title": "Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flydubai-pilot-investigated-over-possible-attempt-to-crash-tel-aviv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/flydubai-pilot-investigated-over-possible-attempt-to-crash-tel-aviv-bound-flight/a-79484761?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Israeli media say authorities are investigating whether a Flydubai pilot tried to crash a Tel Aviv-bound plane before it diverted to Saudi Arabia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Suspected terror incident diverts Israel-bound flydubai flight to Saudi Arabia; pilot may have tried to crash plane",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/suspected-terror-incident-diverts-israel-bound-flydubai-flight-to",
        "published": "2026-09-30T06:36:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Not ‘hjiacked’, Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots brawl: What we know so far",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/not-hjiacked-flydubai-dubai-tel-aviv-flight-lands-in-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:39:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flydubai-pilot-investigated-over-possible-attempt-to-crash-tel-aviv-10912979",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:37:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after pilot dispute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flydubai-flight-from-dubai-to-israel-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:58:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "An Israel-bound plane diverts to Saudi Arabia for emergency landing and other Mideast developments",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/an-israel-bound-plane-diverts-to-saudi-arabia-for-emergency-landing",
        "published": "2026-09-30T10:10:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Macron faces pushback over plan to send soldiers and defence systems to Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/macron-faces-pushback-over-plan-to-send-soldiers-and-defence-systems",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:03:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Daily Briefing Sept. 30 – Israelis land safely in Saudi Arabia after suspected plane terror",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/daily-briefing-sept-30-israelis-land-safely-in-saudi-arabia-after",
        "published": "2026-09-30T11:33:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}