Flydubai Flight 1073 diverted to Tabuk after reported onboard attack

A Flydubai aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk on Wednesday following a reported “attack” on board.

Flight 1073 landed in the Saudi city rather than continuing to its intended destination. Initial information indicated that the aircraft escaped disaster, though the circumstances of the incident remained unclear.

As details began to emerge, attention focused on the roles of the pilot and a plumber. The initial account did not explain what either person did or how their actions related to the emergency landing.

The available information did not establish the nature of the reported attack or identify who was involved. It also provided no details on injuries or what happened to passengers after the aircraft landed.