A Ryanair flight traveling from Thessaloniki to Munich was forced to divert and return to Thessaloniki Airport after the aircraft experienced a significant engine malfunction. The incident occurred while the plane was airborne, necessitating an emergency landing procedure. Details indicate that a damaged component detached from the engine assembly during the descent phase of the flight.
This debris struck a cabin window, resulting in minor injuries to one passenger. The flight crew detected the mechanical failure while the aircraft was flying over North Macedonia. Unable to resolve the issue in the air, the pilots made the decision to divert the plane to Thessaloniki.
Upon reaching the airport, emergency protocols were immediately activated at Thessaloniki’s “Makedonia” Airport. In response to the distress signal issued by the crew, various emergency services, including firefighters, ambulance crews, and police, were placed on standby as a precautionary measure. Despite the mechanical issues, the aircraft landed safely and was subsequently moved to a designated area of the airport grounds.
Authorities confirmed that four passengers were evacuated following the incident. The diversion to Thessaloniki concluded the operational phase of the flight, marking a controlled resolution to the engine malfunction.
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