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Fly Dubai cockpit confrontation details
The incident on the Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into an emergency after an internal altercation in the cockpit led one pilot to attack the other, causing the aircraft to drop from an altitude of 20,000 to 10,000 feet. The crew managed to regain control, and the plane safely landed at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Investigations indicate that the attacker was a Yemeni co-pilot who assaulted the Indian captain, with possible motives linked to extremist ideological beliefs or an attempt to carry out a terrorist attack. A distress call was sent during the incident, and both Emirati and Saudi authorities confirmed the safety of the passengers and crew. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the co-pilot as a extremist and an "suicide bomber," while ongoing investigations continue to uncover the details and motives behind the assault. Authorities are also considering turning the aircraft into a key security station amidst the crisis.
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