Pilot fight sparks hijacking scare: Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight diverted to Saudi Arabia | Here's what happened
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation between pilots at 1:20 am ET. The aircraft dropped 17,400 feet in altitude and sent an emergency signal shortly after. Passengers reported a sharp descent and shouting, while an Israeli official stated a major disaster was narrowly avoided as crew and passengers restrained one pilot.