Flydubai flight diverted: pilot allegedly tried to crash the plane, Netanyahu says
Israel's prime minister claims a pilot tried to crash the aircraft after stabbing his colleague, according to France 24.
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A Flydubai flight was diverted after a pilot apparently tried to crash the aircraft, according to statements attributed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reported by France 24.
The plane, which had originally been bound for Tel Aviv, was forced to land in Dubai, according to the same source.
Precise details of the incident, including the exact circumstances and the condition of those involved, were not available in the information reviewed at the time of writing.
Sources
- 🔴 En direct - vol de Flydubai dérouté : l'un des pilotes a tenté de faire s'écraser l'avion, selon Netanyahu — France 24 — Français
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