A FlyDubai aircraft traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to change course and land in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning following a disturbance involving the flight crew, according to an Israeli security source.
The diversion occurred after the flight transmitted a hijacking signal while en route. However, the Israeli security source clarified that the incident was the result of a confrontation between pilots inside the cockpit and did not involve an actual hijacking.
The plane has since touched down safely in Saudi Arabia. The report is developing, and further details regarding the nature of the conflict and the condition of those on board are expected to follow.
Hijacking signal but no hijacking? I want answers, not vague official statements. Sounds suspicious.
Pilots fighting mid-flight? That sounds like poor crew resource management. Airlines need to take this seriously.
Diverting to Saudi is quite the irony here. Hope the investigation reveals what actually happened in there.
Is it just me, or does this feel like a cover-up for something else involving regional tensions?
I’m glad everyone is safe. A cockpit fight is terrifying enough without the hijacking scare factor.