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IN PHOTOS: flydubai passengers reach Israel after dramatic emergency landing in Saudi Arabia

Updated On: 30 September, 2026 11:22 PM IST | Divya Nair

Passengers of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight reached Ben Gurion Airport after the aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a reported cockpit altercation between the pilots. PICS/AFP, PTI

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flydubai passengers arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday. PIC/PTI
flydubai passengers arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday. PIC/PTI
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Passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 arrived in Israel after their Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a reported altercation between the pilots. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Tabuk airport after transmitting emergency signals and making a sharp descent. According to Israeli media reports, the Indian captain of the flight fought with his co-pilot, an Omani national, who was suspected of attempting to crash the aircraft. Israeli passengers later reportedly helped subdue the co-pilot
Passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 arrived in Israel after their Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a reported altercation between the pilots. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Tabuk airport after transmitting emergency signals and making a sharp descent. According to Israeli media reports, the Indian captain of the flight fought with his co-pilot, an Omani national, who was suspected of attempting to crash the aircraft. Israeli passengers later reportedly helped subdue the co-pilot
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The Israel Airports Authority had opened a dedicated waiting and information area at Ben Gurion Airport for families of passengers on the flight. In accordance with a directive from Transport Minister Miri Regev, the area was located in Terminal 1, in the domestic arrivals hall
The Israel Airports Authority had opened a dedicated waiting and information area at Ben Gurion Airport for families of passengers on the flight. In accordance with a directive from Transport Minister Miri Regev, the area was located in Terminal 1, in the domestic arrivals hall
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one of the pilots stabbed the other and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft with passengers on board. He stated that an Israeli passenger told him that the aircraft went into a spin and began descending before the passenger and a crew member managed to enter the cockpit and overpower the pilot who had carried out the stabbing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one of the pilots stabbed the other and apparently attempted to crash the aircraft with passengers on board. He stated that an Israeli passenger told him that the aircraft went into a spin and began descending before the passenger and a crew member managed to enter the cockpit and overpower the pilot who had carried out the stabbing
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Netanyahu said another crew member then entered the cockpit and helped stabilise the aircraft.“I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage. They saved many lives and prevented a major disaster,” Netanyahu said
Netanyahu said another crew member then entered the cockpit and helped stabilise the aircraft.“I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage. They saved many lives and prevented a major disaster,” Netanyahu said
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The aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport, and Netanyahu said all passengers were out of danger. He also said the pilot who carried out the stabbing had been arrested and was being questioned by Saudi authorities.
The aircraft landed safely at Tabuk airport, and Netanyahu said all passengers were out of danger. He also said the pilot who carried out the stabbing had been arrested and was being questioned by Saudi authorities.

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