New Delhi, September 2026

A Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following an emergency during the flight. The incident reportedly involved a physical confrontation between the pilots, drawing attention to what allegedly occurred inside the cockpit while the aircraft was airborne.

A video filmed by a passenger aboard the flight has surfaced in connection with the reported incident. The footage shows a crew member believed to be the co-pilot following the reported cockpit altercation.

According to reports, the pilots were involved in a physical confrontation during the flight. There are allegations that the co-pilot attacked the captain, prompting the aircraft to be diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, following the reported emergency.

The incident has raised concerns because of the potential safety implications of an alleged confrontation between flight crew members while carrying passengers. However, details surrounding what triggered the reported altercation and exactly what happened inside the cockpit remain unclear.

The passenger-recorded video has emerged as part of the developing incident, but the footage does not by itself establish what took place inside the cockpit. The circumstances of the reported confrontation and the subsequent diversion are expected to be examined as the incident is investigated.