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

https://mins.news/en/video/80203

- CNN, 2026-09-30 11:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-0uW3mwBQs

> 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.

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