A Flydubai aircraft traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv performed an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday following a reported physical confrontation between the two pilots. Airport authorities confirmed both crew members sustained injuries and were hospitalized. While the airline stated that all passengers remained safe, reports from Israeli media and passenger accounts suggest a violent dispute occurred in the cockpit, allegedly involving a knife. Two off-duty pilots traveling as passengers reportedly assumed control of the aircraft to ensure a safe landing. Although initial concerns regarding a potential hijacking prompted the deployment of Israeli fighter jets, the threat was subsequently ruled out. Israeli officials are monitoring the situation as arrangements are made to transport the passengers back to Israel. The exact circumstances of the altercation remain under investigation, with conflicting claims regarding the nature of the incident emerging from various sources.
Source : The Journal
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