Yhn WorldWorld first seen 8 h ago, last 32 min ago, peak #7
Israel-bound flight diverts to Saudi Arabia after pilot altercation
Original: Israel-bound flight lands in Saudi Arabia after violent incident between pilots
A Flydubai flight heading to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent altercation broke out between the two pilots in the cockpit. The aircraft, which had departed from Dubai, landed safely and the crew member involved was removed. The unusual diversion is drawing attention because Saudi Arabia and Israel still have no formal diplomatic relations, making an Israeli-bound plane landing on Saudi soil rare.
Why now: The rare sight of an Israel-bound aircraft landing in Saudi Arabia, combined with the unusual circumstances of a cockpit fight, is drawing wide attention.
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