Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry
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“the pilot was assaulted by his co-pilot, resulting in various injuries to both”
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
A preliminary Saudi investigation found that the co-pilot assaulted the captain of Flydubai flight FZ1073, which made an emergency landing in Tabuk.
“All necessary care was provided.”
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
The Saudi Interior Ministry stated the aircraft arrived safely with 174 passengers and eight crew and that all necessary care was provided.
“were taken to hospital for treatment based on an assessment of their condition”
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
The Saudi Interior Ministry said the captain and co-pilot were taken to hospital for treatment after the emergency landing.
“handles emergencies in line with its international and humanitarian obligations”
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
The Saudi Interior Ministry said Saudi Arabia handles emergencies in line with its international and humanitarian obligations.