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A Dusseldorf bound Boeing 757's engine was ablaze mid-air due to a turbine malfunction--leading a horrified passenger to send good bye texts to family thinking that it would crash-- making the plane an emergency landing, reports said. All crew and passengers were reportedly safe, as per the report by The Sun.Flames could be seen erupting from the Dusseldorf bound plane's engine in video grab--shot from the phone of one of the passengers. Already at 36,000ft after taking off from the Greek island of Corfu--a holiday favorite among the Europeans-- the engine faced a turbine airflow glitch leading to initial sparks, according to German broadcaster WDR.Headed on its way from Corfu to Düsseldorf, the fire in flight forced pilots to divert it from its intended course to Brindisi, Italy. About 40 minutes after its takeoff on Saturday evening, the plane landed at the Brindisi Airport---almost hassle free--with all passengers and crew safe.Passengers described the terror: one told Bild that the power went out for a few seconds and the plane stopped climbing. Another passenger said it was so scary they sent farewell messages, thinking 'It's over now.' On the ground, a TikTok eyewitness video showed the plane descending with flames bursting from the engine and loud booms being heard, as reported by The Sun.A Condor airline spokesperson told The Sun that the issue was not an actual engine fire, but a reaction at the back of the engine caused by airflow disturbance. The spokesperson confirmed: Flight DE3665 (Corfu to Düsseldorf) diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025 as a precaution after abnormal readings.Condor said there was no danger to passengers or crew at any time. Another plane was sent the next day to take passengers to Düsseldorf. But since Brindisi had limited hotel space, not all passengers got hotel rooms. Condor arranged extra vouchers, blankets, and open shops for supplies at the airport.Passengers who paid for their own alternative stays can claim reimbursement. The airline apologised for the inconvenience and stressed that passenger safety is always the top priority. The Boeing plane involved is now undergoing a full technical inspection, as mentioned by the report by The Sun.The plane's engine had a turbine airflow problem, causing flames, so pilots diverted to Brindisi as a precaution.Yes, Condor confirmed there was no danger to passengers or crew at any time.
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