Pilots Fight During Flight, Sudden Altitude Drop Noted

A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the occurrence

Pilots Fight During Flight, Sudden Altitude Drop Noted

TL;DR

  • A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
  • The diversion was caused by a violent incident between the two pilots.
  • The aircraft experienced a significant drop in altitude (17,400 feet) and speed.
  • The flight, FZ 1073, landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
  • All passengers were reported safe, and hijacking was ruled out by Israeli authorities.
  • The event occurred in a context where Saudi Arabia allows flights to and from Israel, despite lacking formal diplomatic relations.

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