Tension in the Cockpit During Flight and Aircraft Diverted to Saudi Arabia
A dispute took place inside the cockpit of a passenger plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft was forced to land in Saudi Arabia.
During a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, tense moments unfolded in the air amid allegations that the co-pilot attacked the captain, and the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Incident in the Cockpit
It was reported that on a flydubai flight departing from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot attacked Captain Smit Machchhar and attempted to take control of the aircraft.
Loss of Altitude and Intervention
It was stated that during the scuffle, the plane lost a significant amount of altitude in a short time, creating a dangerous situation.
Israeli Air Space and Fighter Jets
The Israeli Air Force scrambled fighter jets and closed its airspace due to the potential threat.
Passenger Intervention and Route Change
The attacker was subdued through the intervention of passengers and two off-duty pilots on board, and the plane was diverted to the city of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.
Statements from Authorities
Israeli authorities confirmed that shooting down the plane was considered if it continued to pose a threat, but this decision was abandoned upon the route change.