A violent altercation between pilots of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverted in Saudi Arabia
Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 30, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia
Crime & Law

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after a violent dispute between the pilot and co-pilot, leaving both injured and hospitalized. Media reports indicate a fight in the cockpit involving an Omani and an Emirati pilot, during which the distress signal was activated. Two other pilots on board, also passengers, took control and landed the plane, with passengers describing scenes of blood and screams, fearing for their lives.
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