A Ryanair flight from the UK experienced a terrifying incident when it crashed into a barrier and severely damaged its wing upon landing at a Greek airport. Passengers were left shaken by the unexpected turn of events.
Flight Incident
The Boeing 737 flight, FR6080, departed from London Stansted and was en route to Kalamata International Airport. Shortly after landing, the aircraft collided with a barrier, causing significant damage to its wing. Emergency services were called in, but passengers were instructed to remain on board despite concerns about a potential fire.
Passenger Experience
Passengers described the flight as having severe turbulence before the crash landing. As the plane taxied towards the end of the runway, a loud banging sound was heard, signaling the impact with the barrier. The crew advised passengers of a bumpy landing, but the severity of the damage was unexpected.
Images obtained from the scene show the extent of the damage to the wing, which was torn apart by the collision. Passengers were left baffled by the crew's decision to keep them on board, considering the risk of fire with the damaged wing.
Response from Ryanair
Ryanair confirmed the incident, stating that the wing tip of the aircraft made contact with a fence at Kalamata Airport. Despite the damage, the plane was able to continue to its stand, and passengers disembarked safely. The aircraft underwent necessary maintenance and inspections before being put back into service for its return flight to Stansted.
Source: The Sun