Flydubai flight emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following cockpit incident
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Flydubai flight crew and Saudi authorities
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
September 30, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 39/30/2026, 7:11:21 PM
A Flydubai plane heading to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate a pilot attempted to crash the aircraft, leading to a struggle in the cockpit. The co-pilot was arrested by Saudi authorities, and the incident is being investigated as a potential terror attack.
- Earlier version 29/30/2026, 5:01:37 PM
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