Pilot Stabbed on Dubai-to-Tel Aviv Flight, Passengers Subdue Attacker

In September 2026, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted after a pilot was stabbed during an altercation on board. Passengers tackled the attacker and restrained him, and the plane was able to land safely in Israel.

Flydubai confirmed the altercation led to the diversion. A second Flydubai flight was sent to bring the passengers to Israel, and it landed there after picking them up.