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Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilots Fight

A Flydubai flight to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia. The plane made an emergency landing at Tabuk airport.

This happened after the pilot and co-pilot fought in the cockpit. Passengers stepped in to stop the fight.

While flying over Jordan the plane sent three emergency signals. This briefly raised fears of a possible hijacking.

Israeli officials sent fighter jets before the plane landed. During the incident the plane dropped 20,000 feet.

Both pilots were injured before landing. Flydubai said the flight was FZ1073 and landed safely.

The Associated Press reported everyone aboard was safe. Israeli media reported an investigation into the incident.

Authorities are checking if one pilot tried to crash the plane. Reuters said Israeli officials suspected a possible attack.

But that remained an unconfirmed claim. The cause of the fight is still unknown.

Klear Note — Emergency signals alert air traffic controllers that an aircraft needs urgent help.
Key Terms 4
  • Flydubai An airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Tabuk A city in northwest Saudi Arabia with an airport.
  • Associated Press A major international news agency.
  • Reuters A major international news agency.
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