Ryanair passengers escape flames in emergency evacuation
Passengers already waiting on board the plane for the flight from Brindisi to Turin experienced moments of terror. Suddenly, flames were noticed coming from one of the plane's engines.
10:27 AM EDT, October 4, 2024
The dangerous situation occurred on Thursday, October 3, at the airport in Brindisi. Following the incident, the airport in Italy's Apulia was closed for several hours.
Moments of terror on the Ryanair plane
A spokesperson for the Irish carrier stated they had encountered unexpected complications. "Flight FR8826 from Brindisi to Turin was delayed this morning after cabin crew observed fumes on the outside of the aircraft," the spokesperson reported.
When the cabin crew spotted flames from the right engine, they immediately opened the doors. Inflatable emergency slides were deployed, allowing each of the nearly 200 passengers to exit the aircraft swiftly.
Passengers who exited the plane were safely transported to the airport terminal, where they waited for a new aircraft. Once the new plane was provided, the travelers safely continued their journey to Turin.
A team of firefighters quickly arrived at the scene. The rescuers arrived on time and expertly managed the situation at Brindisi airport, reads a report published on platform X, on account @FL360aero. Photos of the flames, the extinguished plane, and a video of tourists leaving the plane via inflatable slides were also published there.
Incidents at Italian airports
This is yet another incident involving the Irish carrier at Italian airports. Just two days earlier, four rear landing gear tires of another Ryanair plane burst, damaging the runway at Bergamo airport.
