On a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, a passenger‑pilot allegedly stabbed a co‑pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft, airlines and Israeli authorities say. The jet plunged about 17,000 feet in under two minutes before being diverted to Saudi Arabia for emergency care. Video footage from passengers showed the chaotic scene and pleas for help while crew tried to regain control. The incident has sparked questions about security on international flights amid rising tensions in the region.
A pilot on an Israel‑bound Flydubai flight stabbed another crew member and apparently tried to crash the aircraft, the Israeli Prime Minister said.
The plane was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when it plummeted 17,000ft (5,200m) in under two minutes before being diverted to Saudi Arabia for emergency care.
Passengers inside the cabin recorded the scene, with one man calling for help in a video that spread on social media.
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Source: BBC News (30 September 2026).
