Investigation launched into incident aboard Flydubai flight…

Investigation launched into incident aboard Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv

01.10.2026 13:02 HotInfo

The Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates ordered an investigation into a serious incident aboard a Flydubai aircraft that was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft, carrying approximately 170 passengers, had to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. idnes.cz ↗

During the flight, the co-pilot attacked the captain in the cockpit and, according to available information, attempted to take control of the aircraft. The injured captain suffered stab wounds and was taken to a hospital in Saudi Arabia. The investigation is to address the circumstances of the incident, its motive, and whether it was related to other circumstances. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗

Passengers and other crew members helped bring the critical situation under control. The Indian pilot who intervened against his colleague is being celebrated as a hero both in Israel and in his native India. According to Israeli officials, four Israeli passengers also took part in subduing the attacker. denik.cz ↗

Israeli President Isaac Herzog wants to award one of the country's highest civilian honors to these passengers. Among those who helped in the cockpit was an Israeli dentist. According to accounts of the dramatic flight, he found himself beside the injured pilot and took part in the effort to save the aircraft. ct24.ceskatelevize.cz ↗

After the emergency landing, the aircraft was not destroyed and the passengers reached safety. Emirati authorities are now determining what preceded the attack and what its exact motive was.

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