Flydubai Pilot Injured in Cabin Altercation During Flight to Tel Aviv
A Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a severe incident where passengers feared a crash due to a rapid descent lasting over 10 minutes. Passengers reported hearing shouts from the cockpit, and upon the door opening, they saw one of the pilots bleeding. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Israeli passengers may have subdued an assailant, possibly the co-pilot. The situation is still being clarified.
Flydubai has confirmed that the incident involved a fight between pilots in the cockpit. The aircraft diverted and landed in Saudi Arabia, where a replacement crew is expected to pick up the passengers and continue their journey to Israel. The airline is arranging a special flight for the affected passengers.
In response to the event, the Israeli military chief of staff conducted a situation assessment. The Israel Airports Authority has denied reports that the country's airspace was closed. Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports that the pilot had transmitted a hijacking signal.
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