Passengers on a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel intervened after a fight broke out in the cockpit, leaving at least one pilot stabbed and causing the aircraft to enter a steep dive before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
The incident occurred on a flight travelling to Israel, with passengers reportedly rushing towards the cockpit to stop the attacker after a pilot was stabbed.
According to passengers interviewed about the incident, some of them moved forward to intervene as the confrontation unfolded.
Videos shared on social media also showed passengers describing their involvement in stopping the attack.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remained unclear, with details of what triggered the fight still emerging.
Saudi officials said both pilots were taken off the aircraft after it landed and had stab wounds.
The aircraft subsequently made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, bringing the cockpit confrontation to an end.
FlyDubai is the sister airline of Emirates, operating flights to several destinations, including Israel.
