What happened
A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a violent incident when one pilot stabbed another pilot, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The plane then plummeted 17,000ft in less than two minutes before being diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Passengers on the flight captured the aftermath of the stabbing on video, with one eyewitness calling for help in a clip shared on social media. The incident occurred on a flight bound for Israel, and the plane was forced to make an emergency diversion.
The details of the incident are still emerging, but it is reported that the plane dropped significantly in altitude before being diverted. The flight was initially headed to Tel Aviv but was redirected to Saudi Arabia following the incident.
