Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight

Loading the video No Comment Video. Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 01/10/2026 - 10:18 GMT+2 An Israeli passenger filmed scenes of panic aboard a FlyDubai flight after an alleged attack in the cockpit forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. An Israeli passenger filmed scenes of panic aboard a FlyDubai flight after an alleged attack in the cockpit forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Miryam Shira Ochayon, who was returning to Israel after spending months traveling in Asia, filmed passengers screaming and praying as the plane descended toward Tabuk. According to the footage and the provided storyline, the Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. Passengers said the Indian captain opened the cockpit door, allowing them to intervene and restrain the attacker. After the emergency landing in Tabuk, passengers applauded and sang “Am Yisrael Chai” — “The People of Israel Live.” A passenger who helped subdue the co-pilot told others, “Guys, we have landed, we won,” while raising his hand in a victory sign. flight Attack Terrorist attack Top stories Now playing Next Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight Now playing Next Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools Now playing Next Bradley Whitford receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 1st, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Four sailors rescued after sperm whale sinks yacht in South Pacific Now playing Next Attacker's motive unknown after flight to Israel escapes disaster Now playing Next Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record Now playing Next Israel says pilot tried to crash flydubai plane during cockpit fight Now playing Next UK ends 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France Now playing Next Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action Now playing Next US ambassador slams 'Made in Europe’ defence push as ‘self-interest' Now playing Next Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit Now playing Next Can Europe afford its defence boost? MEPs debate in The Ring Now playing Next Falling numbers: Thymaina's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline Now playing Next Rogue AI agents tried and failed to hack US and Canadian government websites Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Digger' – Tom Cruise stuck in postmodernist misfire ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Protests continue at French schools as tensions rise over education conditions No Comment ‘Let workers have a say’: Protesters target OpenAI conference No Comment Thousands of firefighters march in Paris demanding more resources No Comment Flooding and destruction as Hurricane Polo hits Mexico Europe News Greece urges EU to loosen fiscal rules as energy crisis deepens Europe News Several regions of Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says Markets Oil hovers around $100 as US bonds suffer their worst quarter since 1994 The Cube Is the EU planning to freeze funds to German states that voted for the AfD? Europe in Motion Eviction: Where are tenants most and least protected across Europe? Tech News Gimmick or recipe for success? Japan's convenience stores test AI flavours Tech News Tallinn Defence EXPO: Counter-drone systems and robot soldiers steal the show Culture news Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled ADVERTISEMENT World News Death-row inmate Christa Pike seen during murder trial Europe Today Europe Today: Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit World News ‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight USA US death row inmate Christa Pike in hospital after surviving two lethal injections, lawyers say Europe News Hundreds held, dozens wounded as protests over conditions in French schools escalate Travel News Explained: How the EU’s new cabin baggage rules will work – and when they start Japan Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residency Israel “I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT