Brief
Crew and Israeli passengers stop pilot on Dubai‑Tel Aviv flight
Passengers and crew intervened after a pilot allegedly stabbed a co‑pilot and attempted to take control, prompting an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children, was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an onboard altercation between pilots. According to the outlet legalinsurrection.com, an Omani co‑pilot stabbed the Emirati pilot and tried to seize control of the aircraft. Crew members and Israeli passengers reportedly tackled the pilot and restrained him, allowing two off‑duty pilots on board to land the plane safely.
The incident triggered an emergency signal that initially raised hijacking concerns, prompting Israel to scramble fighter jets. Israeli officials are treating the event as a potential terrorist attack. A video on social media showed a blood‑soaked uniform being treated with first aid after the struggle.
Key facts
- The Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carried 174 passengers, including 27 children. (legalinsurrection.com)
- An Omani co‑pilot allegedly stabbed the Emirati pilot and attempted to take control of the aircraft. (legalinsurrection.com)
- Crew and Israeli passengers subdued the pilot, and two off‑duty pilots landed the plane in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. (legalinsurrection.com)
Sources
- [1] legalinsurrection.com — originally reported as “Report: Crew, Israeli Passengers Subdue Pilot Attempting to Crash Dubai–Tel Aviv Flight”
