What we know so far about alleged stabbing of pilot by co-pilot on flight to Israel
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
A pilot on a flight from the UAE to Israel stabbed his co-pilot and tried to crash the plane. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, where passengers and crew stopped the attack, and both pilots were taken to the hospital.Key Facts
- The incident happened on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel.
- The pilot stabbed the co-pilot and appeared to attempt to crash the plane.
- The plane rapidly descended about 16,000 feet in two minutes during the fight.
- The flight sent emergency signals indicating possible unlawful interference.
- Israeli fighter jets were scrambled due to hijacking fears.
- The plane landed safely at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.
- Passengers and crew entered the cockpit to stop the attacking pilot.
- The attacker was identified as an Omani national.
- Both pilots were injured and hospitalized.
- Another flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed safely later the same day.
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