Event Brief
FlyDubai co-pilot stabs captain, tries to crash flight
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft. Israeli officials said passengers and other crew members intervened, and Netanyahu said Israel is preparing for potential additional threats.
WHO: Benjamin Netanyahu; FlyDubai co-pilot; passengers and crew members who intervened
WHAT: A FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane, prompting an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026
WHERE: Saudi Arabia
WHY: The co-pilot allegedly stabbed the other pilot and attempted to crash the plane as the flight approached Israel.
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