Musaev Shota, a dentist from Israel, was among the first four passengers who surged toward the cockpit when the co‑pilot allegedly tried to force a crash, according to Ynet.
Shota, the only medical professional on board, applied pressure to the pilot’s head and hands, stopping the bleeding and keeping him conscious until the plane landed.
Saudi medics at Tabuk Airport now treat the pilot, who was reported to be stable after the emergency landing, while the flight crew remains under investigation.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and its consulate in Jeddah are monitoring the pilot’s condition and coordinating with Saudi authorities, vowing to support his family.
Flydubai has yet to issue a statement, and investigators are probing the alleged attempt to crash the aircraft, with a formal inquiry expected next week.