Fistfight Between Pilots Triggered Hijacking Alert on Dubai-Israel Flight

A Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Israel experienced a significant security scare when a general distress signal, followed by a hijacking alert, was activated over Jordanian airspace. The aircraft, carrying approximately 100 Israeli passengers, was diverted and subsequently landed in Saudi Arabia. Initial reports suggested a potential hijacking, but subsequent information indicates the alert was triggered by a physical altercation between the pilots in the cockpit.

The incident began around 9:15 AM local time when communication with the aircraft was lost over Jordan. Radar tracking showed the plane disappearing from view for several minutes before reappearing and deviating from its planned course. The flight then circled over Jordan before being rerouted to Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely.

Sources now suggest that the distress signal was not the result of a security threat but rather a fight that broke out between the flight crew. The exact details of the altercation and how it led to the activation of the emergency buttons remain under investigation. The passengers are reportedly safe following the landing in Saudi Arabia.