Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
Summary
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after sending emergency signals. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot stabbed the pilot and tried to crash the plane, but this has not been independently confirmed.Key Facts
- Flydubai flight FZ1073 was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30.
- The plane sent emergency signals and changed altitude erratically before diverting to Saudi Arabia.
- The flight landed safely at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.
- Passengers and a crew member reportedly restrained the co-pilot.
- Israeli authorities arrested the co-pilot, identified by an official as an Omani national; this has not been verified independently.
- Israel’s Ministry of Transport plans a joint investigation with the defense establishment.
- The incident occurred one day after Netanyahu warned of potential attacks before Israel’s October 27 election.
- Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said the incident was not mentioned in the security briefing and criticized its political use.
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