Flydubai Jet Plummeted 4,305 Meters in 29 Seconds During Co-Pilot's Suicide Attempt
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
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- Flydubai jet dropped 4,305 meters in 29 seconds.
- Co-pilot attempted to crash the plane in suicide bid.
- Crew and passengers regained control, averting disaster.
- Flight was en route to Tel Aviv.
- Emergency landing occurred in Saudi Arabia.
Newly released flight data reveals a terrifying near-disaster for a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, showing the aircraft dropped 4,305 meters in just 29 seconds. The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, when the plane, at an altitude of 9,411 meters, began a freefall. The rapid descent saw the aircraft reach 5,105 meters by 08:22:36 AM, just 29 seconds after the initial drop began at 08:22:07 AM.
According to the data, the co-pilot attempted to crash the plane in what is described as a suicide attempt. The flight crew and passengers intervened, managing to regain control of the aircraft and prevent a catastrophic crash. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
This detailed information indicates the situation was far more critical than previously reported, with the aircraft on the brink of a complete aerial disaster. The flight was en route to Tel Aviv when the incident took place.
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