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NYT Faces Backlash for Calling Flydubai Stabbing an Altercation, Clarifies

News outlets revised early coverage after reports said a flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and the plane dropped nearly 14,000 feet, officials said.

  • FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other during a cockpit confrontation.
  • The wounded captain opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to restrain the attacker before other pilots landed the aircraft safely.
  • The New York Times faced online criticism for describing the incident as an “altercation.”
  • The New York Times defended its coverage by saying it included only information it had verified and avoided speculation.
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Townhall broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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