Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says
- Posted on September 30, 2026
- By CNBC
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A commercial aircraft heading to Israel experienced a serious incident when a confrontation between two pilots escalated into a physical altercation in the cockpit. The emergency situation forced the crew to divert the flight to Saudi Arabia as a precautionary measure. Flight tracking data revealed the aircraft descended rapidly, losing approximately 14,000 feet within just 30 seconds while transmitting distress signals, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and cockpit security protocols.
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