The crew of a Flydubai flight was injured in an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport
Flydubai flight FZ1073 was diverted to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport after an accident on board
Quick Look
- Flydubai flight FZ1073 made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after an accident that injured the pilot and his co-pilot.
- Israeli reports indicate the possibility of a stabbing attempt by the co-pilot, while the Saudi authorities are conducting their investigations into the incident.
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Why It Matters
Flight FZ1073 made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport on Wednesday morning, September 30, 2026, after a distress call.
The second airport company (Cluster2) announced on Wednesday that the captain and co-pilot of the Flydubai flight, which was diverted and made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport, were injured during the accident witnessed by flight No. (FZ1073) and were taken to the hospital.
The statement issued by the Saudi government company stated that Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in the city of Tabuk, “The air control center received a distress call from flight No. (FZ1073) of Fly Dubai, to make an emergency landing at the airport, at exactly 8:44 am local time on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 AD.”
The company continued, "A state of emergency was declared at the airport and the plane was prepared to provide assistance. The plane landed safely at the airport at 9:45 a.m. local time. It was found that both the plane's captain and the co-pilot were injured, and they were taken to the hospital to receive the necessary medical care."
"The necessary care was also provided to passengers in the passenger lounge, and coordination was made with the air carrier to secure an alternative aircraft."
The airport affirmed its “commitment to the regulations and instructions issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation in accordance with international treaties and agreements related to the safety of air navigation, passengers and cabin crews.”
The statement stated that work is “underway to complete the necessary investigations by the competent authorities.”
A Flydubai spokesman said earlier on Wednesday that flight No. FZ 1073 “saw an accident during the flight” and landed at Tabuk Airport in northwestern Saudi Arabia, stressing that all passengers are fine and safe.
Two Israeli officials and an informed source also said that the Israeli authorities suspect that what happened on the flight to Tel Aviv may have been an attempt at a terrorist attack.
One official said that information gathered by Israeli authorities indicated that the co-pilot attempted to stab the pilot, and that an Israeli passenger helped control the co-pilot.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Completion of investigations by the competent authorities in Saudi Arabia
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the real motives behind the accident?
- What is the exact health condition of pilots?
