FlyDubai flight to Israel makes emergency landing, passenger says "co-pilot tried to murder the pilot" and crash jet
Updated on: September 30, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel experienced an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Passengers and crew intervened after a co-pilot allegedly attacked the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.
- The co-pilot was subdued by passengers and other crew members.
- Two off-duty pilots took control of the aircraft and landed it safely.
- The attacked pilot sustained stab wounds; two crew members were hospitalized.
- Israeli officials are investigating the incident as a potential terror attack.
- The co-pilot, an Omani national, was arrested and is being questioned by Saudi authorities.
- The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including four with dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship.