Israel-Bound 737 Drops 17,000 Feet, Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Violent Struggle Between Pilots

A Boeing 737 aircraft en route from New York City to Tel Aviv experienced a dramatic incident on Wednesday morning, dropping approximately 17,000 feet and diverting to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities confirmed that a “major disaster” was averted following a violent struggle between two of the flight’s pilots. One pilot reportedly initiated an attempt to seize control of the plane during the flight. The diverted flight landed safely at around 14:25 local time. Authorities are currently investigating the precise details surrounding this extraordinary event and the actions taken by those involved.