# FACTBOX: What we know about Flydubai pilots’ fight and emergency landing

https://mins.news/en/item/80763

- TASS, 2026-09-30 17:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2195293

> A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv sent emergency and possible hijacking signals after a cockpit confrontation and was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The captain and co-pilot were hospitalized with injuries, while about 180 passengers were reported safe. Authorities are investigating and have not ruled out terrorism.

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