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Pilot Allegedly Tries to Crash Dubai‑Tel Aviv Flight, Hijack Code Triggered, Jets Scrambled
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:47 AM
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A pilot on a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft, triggering a hijack alarm that prompted scrambling of fighter jets.
A pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was accused of attempting to crash the aircraft, according to reports. The alleged act triggered the hijack code, prompting the immediate scrambling of fighter jets. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and reviewing the safety protocols that were in place.