Israel says pilot tried to hijack flydubai flight to Tel Aviv that diverted, landed in Saudi Arabia
- On Wednesday, Flydubai Flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit incident; the aircraft carrying 180 passengers landed safely.
- Ynet News reported the Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, prompting a struggle with The Indian captain as the flight dropped from around 34,000 feet to 14,000 feet.
- After hearing screams, several passengers entered the cockpit to help subdue the attacker, while the flight transmitted squawk code 7700 for a general emergency, followed by 7500 signaling unlawful interference.
- Both pilots were subsequently hospitalized in Saudi Arabia, and Israeli officials scrambled fighter jets while treating the incident as a suspected terrorist attack.
- Flydubai confirmed the aircraft experienced an "inflight incident" and is cooperating with relevant authorities, while investigations remain focused on the co-pilot's actions and the sequence of cockpit events.
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Israel-bound plane pilot stabbed by co-pilot, causing jet to plunge 18K feet
🚨 BREAKING: A terrifying scene unfolded aboard an Israel-bound flight from Dubai after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain mid-flight, sending the aircraft into a rapid descent and forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
All passengers have been reported safe. Several people report that the rescue operation was successful thanks to two pilots who happened to be on board.
It was allegedly a fight between the two pilots that caused the plane to send a distress signal and subsequently caused it to be diverted.
Possible Terror Attack on Israel-Bound Flight Triggers Hijacking Scare Across Region - Charisma Magazine Online
A possible hijacking of an Israel-bound passenger jet triggered a major security alert across the region. Fly Dubai Flight 1073 was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the aircraft suddenly transmitted “7500,” the international emergency code for possible unlawful interference or hijacking. Israel scrambled fighter jets while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior security […]
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