Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after onboard incident

What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight bound for Israel

A copilot stabbed a captain in an apparent attempt to crash a jetliner as it was flying 174 people to Israel on Wednesday.

France 24•FRANCE24

First Thing: Details remain unclear after ‘terror attack’ on Dubai-Israel flight

Netanyahu says it is too early to tell who was behind the apparent attempt to crash flight after pilot stabbed Good morning.

The Guardian•Martin Belam

Israel's Netanyahu says co-pilot tried to crash Tel Aviv-bound plane

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 1: A FlyDubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilot was stabbed by his co-pilot in what the Israeli media are calling a terror attack.

France 24•Dheepthika LAURENT

Serious incident on flydubai flight: captain stabbed, copilot suspected of trying to crash the aircraft

© Financial Times A serious security incident occurred on Wednesday, September 30, aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, following an altercation between the two pilots in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 MAX 8.

FlyDubai Passenger Who Helped Subdue Pilot Describes Stabbing Attack in Cockpit

A passenger on a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday said he watched in horror as the plane’s pilots tumbled out of the cockpit, locked in a bloody brawl.

The New York Times•Pranav Baskar

Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel

One of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight headed for Israel stabbed the second pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

CNBC

Passenger videos show aftermath of alleged pilot stabbing on flight to Israel: "We need help"

A pilot stabbed another and apparently tried to bring down a commercial airliner en route to Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

CBS News

Netanyahu on alleged FlyDubai pilot stabbing: "I don't think it was a hijacking"

A FlyDubai flight headed for Israel made an emergency landing on Wednesday after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed the other. Tony Dokoupil spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss the incident.

CBS News

Pilot stabbed on Israel-bound flight

A pilot has been arrested after stabbing another pilot and apparently trying to crash a plane bound for Israel.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded

Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit emergency, as Netanyahu alleges a crash attempt.

Al Jazeera

Flydubai Boeing 737 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Violent Cockpit Incident

A Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after the two pilots reportedly became involved in a violent confrontation inside the cockpit.

The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso

What we know about the Flydubai flight to Israel

Plane made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after terrifying fight in cockpit

Financial Times

FlyDubai pilot arrested following in-air cockpit stabbing

A FlyDubai pilot has been arrested following an in-flight altercation on the flight deck which saw at least one pilot stabbed and the aircraft drop 17,000 feet in just over 100 seconds.

UK Aviation News•Nick Harding

Israel PM says pilot of rerouted flight tried to crash plane

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that the pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had tried to crash the plane and kill its passengers, after the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

France 24•FRANCE24

‘Attempted terror attack’: What happened on board the rerouted Flydubai flight?

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv ​tried ‌to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then ⁠held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ‌on…

France 24•FRANCE24

Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Attacks Co-Pilot

Aviation News – A Flydubai passenger jet traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a pilot...

Aviation News EU

Pilot Stabbed During Cockpit Altercation on Israel-Bound Flight

A Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit altercation in which one pilot stabbed another.

AVweb•Amelia Walsh

What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?

Israel's prime minister said one of the pilots stabbed the other and then tried to crash the plane.

Al Jazeera

What to know about Flydubai cockpit clash as pilot is arrested

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday a co-pilot aboard a diverted Flydubai flight has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed the other pilot and nearly caused the plane to crash.

The Hill•Mira Bhakta

What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel

Plane made emergency landing after pilot tried to crash aircraft, Israeli PM says, as officials investigate whether it was an attempted terror attack One of the pilots of a plane flying from the UAE to Israel stabbed his co-pilot and appeared to try…

The Guardian•Tom Ambrose

FlyDubai Flight to Israel Diverted After Clash Between Pilots: What We Know and Don’t Know

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said one pilot stabbed another and may have attempted to crash the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The plane landed in Saudi Arabia and all passengers were safe.

The New York Times•Leo Sands

A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after making distress call

The pilot and co-pilot have been hospitalized after what flydubai described as an onboard "incident" — but what exactly happened is unclear.

NPR•Kat Lonsdorf

Flight from Dubai to Israel lands in Saudi Arabia after pilots fight midair

Two pilots got into a violent fight midair on a flight from Dubai to Israel, officials said, causing a diversion and forced landing in Saudi Arabia. Lee Kiniry has the latest.

CBS News

Israel-Bound Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia During Possible Terror Attack

An Israeli-bound commercial flight was sent into chaos Wednesday morning when two pilots got into a violent confrontation during what officials are calling a "terror attack attempt." The madness unfolded at 1:20 AM Eastern Time when the Flydubai…

TMZ•TMZ Staff

Flydubai aircraft issues emergency signal amid reports of pilot altercation

Flydubai flight FZ1073 departed Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 03:05 a.m. GMT, bound for Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), Tel Aviv, Israel. Two hours into the journey, an “incident” occurred and at 05:31 a.m.

Travel Radar•Kate Angel

Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot

Dramatic video shows the aftermath of an attack on a pilot on a Flydubai flight to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.

Al Jazeera

UAE-Israel flight diverted after distress signal and 20,000ft drop

Flydubai plane landed in Saudi Arabia after ‘incident’ onboard and Israel scrambled fighter jets

Financial Times

Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

A Flydubai plane travelling from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

flydubai Flight Diverts to Tabuk After Cockpit Struggle

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday 30 September after a violent struggle… The post flydubai Flight Diverts to Tabuk After Cockpit Struggle first appeared on The Aviation Hub .

Pilot ‘stabbed co-pilot in attempted hijacking’ on Israel-bound plane before passengers overpower him

Israeli security officials fear the incident on the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was an intended act of terror

The Independent•Alexander Cornwell and Alex Croft

Flydubai pilot investigated over possible attempt to crash Tel Aviv-bound flight

Israeli media say authorities are investigating whether a Flydubai pilot tried to crash a Tel Aviv-bound plane before it diverted to Saudi Arabia.

Deutsche Welle

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts after reported cockpit altercation

Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai International Airport to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport diverted to Tabuk (TUU), Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, 30 September, following a reported violent altercation between its pilots.

Aviation24.be•André Orban

FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.

The New York Times•David M. Halbfinger

Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says

Flydubai pilots reportedly fight in cockpit, triggering hijacking fears and Israeli fighter jet response

A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Wednesday after a reported cockpit fight between pilots triggered hijacking fears in Israel.

Fox News

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after onboard altercation

Israeli war planes scrambled after an emergency signal raised fears of a hijacking. The jet, carrying 180 passengers, landed safely in Tabuk. The pilots had an altercation.

The Washington Post•Gerry Shih

FlyDubai Flight to Tel Aviv Issues Distress Signal Before Landing in Saudi Arabia

The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.

The New York Times•David M. Halbfinger

FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts to Tabuk amid onboard incident

A Tel Aviv bound fly Dubai flight diverted to Tabuk Saudi Arabia on 30 September after broadcasting an emergency squawk code and indicating an unlawful interference squat code for some time before switching back to general emergency.

Flightradar24 Blog•Ian Petchenik

Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots

An Israel-bound FlyDubai passenger plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a fight broke out between its two pilots, according to Israeli media.

France 24•FRANCE 24

Tel Aviv flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit incident, Israeli source says

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia Wednesday morning after an incident took place between the pilots inside the cockpit.

ABC News

Flydubai plane traveling to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after alleged dispute between pilots

FlyDubai flight FZ1073 transmitted an emergency alert shortly after take-off, according to publicly available flight tracking information.

Euronews

FlyDubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after emergency alert

Airline says plane experiences "incident" en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.

Al Jazeera

Flydubai flight diverts to Saudi Arabia amid reports of pilot fight

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia on September…

AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau