Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Passengers Cheer After Flydubai Plane Makes Emergency Landing
A Flydubai airplane was flying from Dubai to Israel.
During the flight, there was a reported hijacking scare.
Reports said one pilot tried to take control of the plane.
The pilot allegedly wanted to crash the aircraft and attacked the other pilot.
The plane then made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
It landed safely despite the frightening events.
A passenger recorded a video inside the plane.
The video showed passengers clapping and cheering once they landed.
A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 30, following a reported hijacking scare.
Reports said one pilot tried to take over the aircraft and intended to crash it.
The pilot also reportedly attacked the other pilot during the onboard chaos.
Passenger video showed people clapping and cheering after the Boeing 737 MAX landed safely.
- Who
- Passengers and crew aboard a Flydubai flight; reports identified one pilot as the alleged attacker.
- What
- A reported hijacking attempt led to an emergency landing, after which passengers cheered.
- When
- Wednesday, September 30.
- Where
- The flight was traveling from Dubai to Israel and landed in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Reports said one pilot allegedly tried to hijack the plane with the intention of crashing it.
- Airline
- Flydubai
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 MAX
- Original route
- Dubai to Israel
- Emergency landing
- Saudi Arabia
- Reported threat
- One pilot allegedly tried to hijack the aircraft and crash it
- Passenger reaction
- Passengers clapped and cheered after landing
- Evidence mentioned
- A passenger video circulated on social media