# Flydubai confirms cockpit brawl on flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv

https://mins.news/en/item/80442

- TASS, 2026-09-30 14:18 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2195197

> Flydubai confirmed that a cockpit brawl took place aboard flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. The crew regained control, turned the aircraft around and landed safely at Tabuk Airport.

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