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Captain ‘stabbed by co-pilot’ as passenger plane suddenly changes course mid-flight in terror alert
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A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after the jet's captain was reportedly "stabbed" by his co-pilot.
The mid-air brawl triggered a hijacking code, prompting Israeli defense forces to scramble fighter jets.
Terrified passengers reported seeing blood inside the cockpit before crew members subdued the attacker. Flight FZ1073 landed safely at Tabuk Regional Airport, where aviation authorities have launched a full investigation.
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