A commercial flight travelling from Dubai to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing after an apparent brawl between its pilots. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in Jordanian airspace, prompting a diversion to Saudi Arabia.
Sudden altitude drop raises hijack concerns
During the altercation, the plane fell 16,000ft in two minutes, raising fears of an attempted hijacking. The rapid descent triggered immediate concern among crew and passengers.
Investigation underway
Authorities are investigating a number of lines of inquiry, including a possible hijacking attempt or a mental health incident. The flight, operated by Flydubai, landed safely in Saudi Arabia, where the situation was brought under control.
Middle East correspondent Will Christou provided details on the incident, which has drawn significant attention given the route and the nature of the mid-air disturbance.
