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Flydubai stabbing: what we know so far
Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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Investigations are ongoing after a plane with 174 people onboard has made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia after a serious incident in the cockpit involving the pilots. Passengers, crew and officials recount chaotic moments on board, while competing accounts and an ongoing investigation leave key questions unanswered.
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A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel made an emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia after a serious incident in the cockpit involving the pilots. Passengers, crew and officials recount chaotic moments on board, while competing accounts and an ongoing investigation leave key questions unanswered.
In this episode:
- A passenger’s urgent call for help from the cockpit after the aircraft diverts to Saudi Arabia.
- What passengers say they experienced as the plane suddenly plunged and recovered multiple times.
- Claims that passengers and crew entered the cockpit and helped regain control of the situation.
- How authorities, the airline and international organisations responded as investigations began.
Listen to more episodes of SBS News in Depth, and follow the show on the SBS Audio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
For the latest news from Australia and around the world, visit SBS News and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.