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Israel Plane Suspected Hijacking: Videos Show Panic After Pilot 'Stabbed'

Israel Plane Suspected Hijacking: Videos Show Panic After Pilot 'Stabbed'

Summary

A FlyDubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a suspected hijacking. During the event, the pilot was reportedly stabbed, and the plane dropped quickly before other pilots took control and landed it safely.

Key Facts

  • The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident happened.
  • One of the pilots was stabbed during a suspected hijacking attempt.
  • Passengers said the plane suddenly dropped around 17,400 feet in under two minutes.
  • Videos showed both pilots covered in blood; one pilot wore an oxygen mask.
  • Two other pilots on board took over and safely landed the plane at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia.
  • Flight trackers recorded rapid altitude changes and emergency signals indicating hijacking.
  • The plane landed safely approximately 3.5 hours after takeoff.
  • Emergency squawk codes 7700 and 7500 were sent, signaling unlawful interference and possible hijacking.
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