Felt like ‘massive turbulence’: Passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight

On Wednesday, flydubai flight FZ 1073 experienced a rapid altitude loss while traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. As the aircraft approached the Jordanian border, it plummeted more than 4,260 meters in 30 seconds, according to data from Flightradar24. Passengers on board described the experience as a harrowing, rollercoaster-like descent that felt like intense turbulence despite calm conditions.

Reports indicate that the incident involved a physical altercation between flight crew members, specifically a stabbing involving a co-pilot and a colleague. The sudden loss of altitude and the nature of the onboard emergency caused significant distress among those on the flight.