Flight FZ 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a severe crisis when a co-pilot allegedly attacked the pilot, leading to a rapid descent of the aircraft. The plane, carrying around 150 passengers, made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after dropping thousands of feet in a matter of minutes. Eyewitness accounts describe chaos in the cabin as passengers attempted to assist the injured pilot and regain control of the situation.
Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the cockpit incident and how the flight was stabilized. Reports indicate that relief pilots on board may have played a crucial role in averting a disaster, but the motives behind the co-pilot's actions remain unclear as authorities gather more information.