Tabuk Airport: Captain and co-pilot of Flydubai flight injured, receiving medical care - Sarmad
Tabuk Airport confirms injury to Flydubai pilots after emergency landing on Wednesday morning.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, announced that the captain and co-pilot of a Flydubai flight were injured and receiving treatment at a hospital after the aircraft made an emergency landing at the airport on Wednesday morning following a distress call. The airport stated that it is coordinating with the airline to dispatch a replacement aircraft to transport the passengers.
In a statement, the airport clarified that the air traffic control center received a distress call from Flydubai flight FZ1073 at 8:44 a.m. on Wednesday, requesting an emergency landing. It declared an emergency and readiness to assist the aircraft.
The airport noted that the plane landed safely at 9:45 a.m. It was confirmed that the captain and co-pilot were injured and were transported to a hospital for necessary medical care. Appropriate care was also provided to passengers in the terminal, and coordination with Flydubai was underway to secure a replacement aircraft.
The airport affirmed its commitment to the regulations and directives issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, in accordance with relevant international treaties and agreements concerning the safety of air navigation, passengers, and cabin crew.
It further stated that the relevant authorities are continuing the necessary investigations.
