Investigation reveals co-pilot attack on Flydubai flight to Israel

A detailed investigation into the recent Flydubai aircraft incident has uncovered that one of the pilots physically assaulted his counterpart mid-flight and attempted to crash the plane as it approached Israel, according to findings reported by the Financial Times.

The incident, involving a commercial flight bound for Israel, concluded with the aircraft landing safely despite the serious safety breach within the cockpit. The revelations mark a significant development in understanding the sequence of events that unfolded during the flight.

The report, published on September 30, 2026, provides new insights into what authorities are treating as a severe security and safety incident aboard the Dubai-based carrier’s flight.