WorldIsrael-bound flight plunges 17,400 feet after ‘violent incident’ between pilots

Name: Israel-bound flight plunges 17,400 feet after ‘violent incident’ between pilots
Uploaded: 2026-09-30T11:22:52.000Z
Description: A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a “violent incident” between its two pilots, sources told CNN. An Israeli official said it was not a hijacking and the aircraft later landed. Tracking data showed a 17,400-foot descent in just over two minutes, prompting an Israeli security consultation and the launch of fighter jets.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a “violent incident” between its two pilots, sources told CNN. An Israeli official said it was not a hijacking and the aircraft later landed. Tracking data showed a 17,400-foot descent in just over two minutes, prompting an Israeli security consultation and the launch of fighter jets.

CNN 2026-09-30 11:22