Passengers and Crew Prevent Co-Pilot's Apparent Attempt to Crash FlyDubai Flight
On September 30, 2026, a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted after an apparent attempt by the co-pilot to crash the plane. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that one pilot stabbed another in what appeared to be an effort to cause disaster. The injured pilot managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to subdue the attacker. Flight FZ1073 was redirected to Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia for safety reasons. The airline confirmed a
