fz1073-investigation
fz1073-investigation
Open-Data Timeline & Telemetry Analysis: Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Incident
Disclaimer: This document serves as an independent, non-partisan open-data registry for the Flydubai Flight FZ1073 incident. It synthesizes verified ADS-B transponder telemetry, flight dynamics profiles, passenger testimonies, and multi-agency regulatory statements into a Single Source of Truth for safety analysts and investigators.
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1. Flight Identification & Aircraft Metadata
| Attribute | Recorded Detail | Source / Verification Level | | -------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------- | | Flight Identifiers | Flydubai FZ1073 / FDB1073 | Flight Manifest / ADS-B Transponder | | Aircraft Registration | A6-FKF | Mode S ICAO 24-Bit Address | | Aircraft Model | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | Manufacturer / Airworthiness Registry | | Flight Route | Dubai (DXB) → Tel Aviv (TLV) | Filed Flight Plan | | Passengers & Crew Onboard | 180 (174 Passengers, 6 Crew) | Saudi GACA & Airport Operational Logs | | Emergency Diversion Airfield | Tabuk Regional Airport (TUU / OETB) | ATC Emergency Clearance Logs | | Investigation Authorities | Saudi Arabia GACA, UAE GCAA, NTSB, ICAO | Multi-Agency Regulatory Statements |
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2. Technical Telemetry & Flight Dynamics
| Telemetry Parameter | Recorded Metric / Parameter | Aviation Context & Verification Status | | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------ | | Cruising Altitude | \~34,000 ft (FL340) | Nominal pressure altitude prior to event onset | | Altitude Delta ($\\Delta h$) | \~14,000–19,000 ft drop | High-rate uncommanded descent profile | | Descent Duration | \~30 seconds | ADS-B Pitch/Altitude telemetry log | | Peak Descent Rate | Exceeding -14,000 ft/min | Transonic dive profile recorded by Flightradar24 | | Transponder Squawk Sequence | 7700 (05:32 UTC) $\\rightarrow$ 7500 (05:39 UTC) | Mode S Emergency & Unlawful Interference Signals | | Level-Off & Stabilization | \~15,000 ft (FL150) | Manual yoke recovery & pitch stabilization | | Structural Impact Observed | Upper rudder structural separation | Inspection post-touchdown at Tabuk (TUU) |
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3. Event Sequence Chronology
| UTC Time Marker | Phase / Action | Key Actors Involved | Location / Operational Status | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------- | | 03:05 UTC | Departure: Flight departs Dubai International Airport. | Flight Crew | Nominal climb to FL340 | | 05:21 UTC | Assault Onset: First officer attacks Captain; forces yoke down. | First Officer, Captain Machchar | Flight Deck (Locked) | | 05:22 UTC | Uncommanded Dive: Aircraft drops >14,000 ft in \~30 seconds. | Avionics / Controls | High-speed descent initiated | | 05:23 UTC | Door Release: Captain engages emergency door release. | Captain Machchar | Flight Deck Mechanism | | 05:24 UTC | Cabin Intervention: Passengers & off-duty pilots breach cockpit. | Yaniv Hayun, Crew & Passengers | Flight Deck / Forward Cabin | | 05:32 UTC | Emergency Signal: Mode S Transponder broadcasts Squawk 7700. | Deadheading Pilots / Avionics | International Airspace | | 05:33 UTC | Flight Level Stabilized: Yoke pulled back; altitude levels at FL150. | Deadheading Pilots & Passengers | Pitch recovery achieved | | 05:39 UTC | Hijack Signal: Transponder updated to Squawk 7500. | Avionics / Crew | Regional ATC Notification | | 06:45 UTC | Emergency Landing: Safe touchdown executed at Tabuk (TUU). | Off-Duty Pilots & Saudi ATC | Tabuk Airport (OETB / TUU) |
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4. Source Verification & Forensic Matrix
| Claim / Detail | Status | Evidence Type | Primary Source | | ------------------------------------ | ------------------ | -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | Rapid Altitude Loss (>14,000 ft) | 🟢 Verified | ADS-B Transponder Telemetry | Flightradar24 / RadarBox Logs | | Cockpit Door Override & Entry | 🟢 Verified | Eyewitness & Official Statements | Captain Machchar & Passenger Testimony | | Transponder Squawk 7700 & 7500 | 🟢 Verified | Mode S Transponder Broadcasts | ATC / Flightradar24 Logs | | Rudder Structural Damage | 🟢 Verified | Post-Landing Inspection Photos | Runway Inspection at Tabuk (TUU) | | Black Box Forensic Analysis | 🟡 In Progress | CVR & FDR Laboratory Audit | Joint GACA / UAE GCAA Investigation |
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5. Regional & Global Media Framing
| Media Group / Sphere | Core Narrative & Focus | Primary Analytical Angle | | --------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Israeli Media | Passenger intervention & security response | Eyewitness accounts of Yaniv Hayun & passengers | | Gulf / Arab Media | Regional ATC coordination & safety protocols | Saudi GACA emergency handling & Flydubai briefs | | Western Tech / Aviation | ADS-B telemetry, structural load limits & door engineering | Flight envelope mechanics, aerodynamic stress, and door override systems |
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6. References & Primary Sources
Telemetry & Flight Tracking Data
- Flightradar24 Data Log: Flydubai FZ1073 Flight History & Telemetry
- RadarBox Live Tracking: Flight FZ1073 Playback & ADS-B Altitude Profile
- Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA): Press releases on emergency diversion protocols and Tabuk Regional Airport landing clearances.
- Flydubai Corporate Communications: Official statements regarding safety protocols and crew/passenger status.
- Primary Testimony: Statements by passenger Yaniv Hayun regarding in-cabin response and flight deck intervention.
- International Media Coverage: