Event Brief
Pilot stabbed co-pilot in attempted hijacking on Israel flight
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: A pilot on Flydubai Flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, allegedly stabbed his co-pilot during an attempted midair hijacking. Israeli fighter jets were scrambled after the aircraft descended nearly 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds and veered off course, while passengers forced the attacker out of the cockpit and other pilots helped land the flight.
WHO: A pilot on Flydubai Flight FZ1073; passengers; Israeli security officials
WHAT: A pilot allegedly stabbed his co-pilot during an attempted hijacking; passengers forced the attacker out of the cockpit and helped the flight land.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Israel (flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv)
WHY: Israeli security officials fear the incident was an intended act of terror.
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