INTERNATIONAL — A Dubai–Tel Aviv flight landed in Saudi Arabia after a cockpit incident Wednesday.

Israeli officials allege that the co-pilot stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft before passengers subdued him. Reuters reports that replacement pilots landed the plane.

Flydubai says the reasons remain unknown and cautioned against speculation. Saudi airport authorities said both pilots were hospitalized. Passengers later continued to Israel aboard a replacement aircraft.

What remains unresolved

The allegation of an attempted crash must remain attributed to Israeli officials. The airline’s statement does not establish a motive.

Further reporting should distinguish findings from investigators from initial official accounts. The safe landing and the continuing inquiry are the central developments; explanations of the incident remain subject to investigation.

Source: Reuters, September 30; displayed timestamp 9:34 a.m. ET.

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