The UAE Opens Investigation into Security Incident on Board Flydubai Flight

Al-Taj News – The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the security incident that occurred Wednesday on board Flydubai flight FZ1073, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Airport.

The authority explained in a statement published by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the flight, which was traveling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, “was subjected to a security incident that was brought under control, necessitating the diversion of the aircraft and its emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” It added that the incident resulted in several crew members being injured, and they were transferred to a Saudi hospital.

The investigation, which is being conducted by the authority in coordination with the relevant authorities, covers operational aspects and security procedures. The statement said: “The authority’s investigation teams, in coordination with the relevant entities, are continuing their investigations to determine the causes and circumstances of the incident, including a review of operational aspects and security procedures.”