Flydubai pilots' dispute forces Israel-bound flight to land in Tabuk
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Tabuk after an onboard dispute between pilots triggered emergency signals.
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AIAn Israeli official said on Wednesday that a Flydubai aircraft en route from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia after sending emergency signals, clarifying that the incident was due to a dispute between the pilots and not a hijacking attempt.
The flight-tracking website Flightradar24 reported that Flydubai flight FZ 1073 changed course over Jordanian airspace toward Saudi Arabia.
According to the website, the aircraft initially sent a general emergency signal, followed several minutes later by another signal indicating a possible unlawful interference on board.
The Israeli official emphasized that the incident was not related to a hijacking, but rather stemmed from a quarrel between the flight's two pilots, which led to the diversion to Saudi Arabia.