Boeing 737 Engine Fire: Ryanair Passengers Evacuated

A Ryanair flight bound for Brindisi, Italy, experienced an engine fire during the initial stages of takeoff. As a precautionary measure, all 180 passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft. The airport was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to address the situation, ensuring the safety of both passengers and airport personnel.

Ryanair flight FR8826, departing from Brindisi to Turin, encountered a critical incident during takeoff. As the aircraft began its ascent, flames erupted from the right engine, prompting the crew to immediately abort the takeoff and alert emergency services.

A Ryanair spokesperson revealed that cabin crew noticed unusual fumes on the exterior of the aircraft, prompting immediate action. The flight crew was alerted, and passengers captured images of the engine emitting significant flames. As a safety precaution, emergency slides were deployed, allowing all 184 passengers and crew to evacuate the aircraft safely without any reported injuries. A spokesperson from Brindisi Airport confirmed the incident and provided further details.

Airline Conducts Investigation into Incident

Ryanair has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the engine fire that occurred on the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft involved in the incident is relatively new, having entered service in 2016. Powered by two CFM International CFM56-7B engines, the specific aircraft, registered as 9H-QCB, commenced its maiden flight in 2016 before joining Ryanair’s fleet.

According to data from Flightradar24, the Ryanair aircraft involved in the engine fire incident remains grounded at Brindisi Airport. The aircraft had previously operated the same flight route between Brindisi and Turin the day before the incident, and its last flight was the return leg from Turin.