Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:02am on 01 Oct 2026,Thursday India Global
Flydubai flight carrying 174 people plunged 14,125 feet in 29 seconds after an alleged stabbing incident in the cockpit on Wednesday. The Boeing 737, operating Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one pilot allegedly stabbed the other and appeared to attempt to crash the aircraft. Flydubai confirmed an altercation on the flight deck but did not verify these claims. Flight-tracking data recorded the sharp descent. Passengers reportedly panicked as the aircraft lost altitude. The incident is under investigation, and several details remain unconfirmed. (PC: The Indian Express)
