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A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport Wednesday after a violent cockpit altercation. All passengers aboard were reported safe, while Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and his co-pilot were both hospitalized with injuries.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport Wednesday after a violent cockpit altercation. All passengers aboard were reported safe, while Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and his co-pilot were both hospitalized with injuries.

The Boeing 737 issued a 7700 general-emergency signal before switching to 7500, indicating "unlawful interference." Flight-tracking data showed it rapidly lost about 14,000 feet (4,300 m) before stabilizing and diverting toward Saudi Arabia.

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The Boeing 737 issued a 7700 general-emergency signal before switching to 7500, indicating "unlawful interference." Flight-tracking data showed it rapidly lost about 14,000 feet (4,300 m) before stabilizing and diverting toward Saudi Arabia.

Israeli officials initially described the incident as a possible hijacking. Later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Machchhar was stabbed by the other pilot, who appeared to try to crash the plane. Saudi authorities arrested the suspected attacker, whose name has not been publicly released, and are questioning him.

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Israeli officials initially described the incident as a possible hijacking. Later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Machchhar was stabbed by the other pilot, who appeared to try to crash the plane. Saudi authorities arrested the suspected attacker, whose name has not been publicly released, and are questioning him.

According to Israeli officials and passenger accounts, people aboard the flight entered the cockpit and helped subdue the suspected attacker, while other Flydubai pilots traveling as passengers took control of the aircraft. The passengers were later flown to Tel Aviv.

According to Israeli officials and passenger accounts, people aboard the flight entered the cockpit and helped subdue the suspected attacker, while other Flydubai pilots traveling as passengers took control of the aircraft. The passengers were later flown to Tel Aviv.

Israeli officials have described the incident as a possible terrorist or jihadist attack, with one official identifying the suspected attacker as an Omani national. However, Flydubai said the motive and underlying cause remain unknown and are subject to a formal investigation.

Israeli officials have described the incident as a possible terrorist or jihadist attack, with one official identifying the suspected attacker as an Omani national. However, Flydubai said the motive and underlying cause remain unknown and are subject to a formal investigation.

Netanyahu called the incident a severe security event and praised the passengers and crew who intervened. He has ordered tighter security checks for pilots on Israeli and foreign carriers, while authorities continue investigating what caused the cockpit altercation and whether it was an intentional attack.

Netanyahu called the incident a severe security event and praised the passengers and crew who intervened. He has ordered tighter security checks for pilots on Israeli and foreign carriers, while authorities continue investigating what caused the cockpit altercation and whether it was an intentional attack.

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A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport Wednesday after a violent cockpit altercation. All 172 people aboard were reported safe, while both pilots were hospitalized with injuries.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Airport Wednesday after a violent cockpit altercation. All 172 people aboard were reported safe, while both pilots were hospitalized with injuries.

The Boeing 737 issued a 7700 general-emergency signal before switching to 7500, indicating unlawful interference. Flight-tracking data showed it rapidly lost about 14,000 feet before stabilizing and diverting toward Saudi Arabia.

The Boeing 737 issued a 7700 general-emergency signal before switching to 7500, indicating unlawful interference. Flight-tracking data showed it rapidly lost about 14,000 feet before stabilizing and diverting toward Saudi Arabia.

Israeli officials initially described the incident as a possible hijacking. Later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed the other and appeared to try to crash the plane. Saudi authorities arrested the suspected attacker and are questioning him.

Israeli officials initially described the incident as a possible hijacking. Later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed the other and appeared to try to crash the plane. Saudi authorities arrested the suspected attacker and are questioning him.

The evidence assessed so far suggests that this was an attempted terror attack that was narrowly avoided thanks to the coincidental presence of a second team of pilots. The actions of this group, along with the Israeli passengers, helped bring the situation under control and protect numerous lives.

The evidence assessed so far suggests that this was an attempted terror attack that was narrowly avoided thanks to the coincidental presence of a second team of pilots. The actions of this group, along with the Israeli passengers, helped bring the situation under control and protect numerous lives.

It's too early to definitively call this terrorism. Early Israeli readings of the flight data pointed to a pilot suicide attempt, investigators are still weighing multiple motives, and neither flydubai nor Saudi authorities have confirmed Israel's account. This may instead echo the 2015 Germanwings crash, in which a co-pilot deliberately crashed his plane as a result of mental-health failure, not a terror plot.

It's too early to definitively call this terrorism. Early Israeli readings of the flight data pointed to a pilot suicide attempt, investigators are still weighing multiple motives, and neither flydubai nor Saudi authorities have confirmed Israel's account. This may instead echo the 2015 Germanwings crash, in which a co-pilot deliberately crashed his plane as a result of mental-health failure, not a terror plot.

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What looked like a hijacking was likely a Jihadist terror attack aimed at crashing a plane full of passengers. Thankfully, disaster was narrowly averted by the courage of the Indian pilot, who fought back despite being stabbed, Israeli passengers and an extra flight crew who overpowered the attacker and stabilized the aircraft. Their heroism saved lives, while tighter pilot checks and security safeguards should help prevent another such threat.

What looked like a hijacking was likely a Jihadist terror attack aimed at crashing a plane full of passengers. Thankfully, disaster was narrowly averted by the courage of the Indian pilot, who fought back despite being stabbed, Israeli passengers and an extra flight crew who overpowered the attacker and stabilized the aircraft. Their heroism saved lives, while tighter pilot checks and security safeguards should help prevent another such threat.

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