Cockpit brawl blamed for hijacking scare on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on September 30 after transmitting hijacking codes. Local media citing Israeli defence officials said the signal followed a physical fight between pilot and co-pilot, described as a "violent incident". Israel said it was not believed to be a hijacking. All on board were reported safe.