flydubai FZ1073 (Dubai → Tel Aviv, 174 on board) drops 17,400 ft in about two minutes over north-western Saudi Arabia

Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv squawked hijack codes and made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia on 30 Sep 2026. Passengers were reported safe; Israeli media allege an Omani co‑pilot stabbed the Emirati captain, but the crew and passengers subdued the individual.

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30 Sep 2026 · 08:16 UTC

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30 Sep 2026 · 08:16 UTC

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