What happened
An Israel-bound flight was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia after an onboard altercation occurred. Passengers on the flight helped subdue a pilot who appeared to be attacking another pilot, causing the plane to drop thousands of feet and reach near-mach speeds.
The incident led to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The flight's diversion and subsequent landing are currently under investigation.
According to reports, passengers played a crucial role in subduing the attacker and preventing further harm. The details of the incident and the events leading up to it are still being examined.
NBC News' Matt Bradley and law enforcement analyst Evy Poumpouras have reported on the flight's emergency landing and the ongoing investigation into the incident.
