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West Australian
4 hours ago
- West Australian
Condor Airlines flight spirals into panic as engine erupts in flames, passengers send farewell messages
A Condor Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing in Italy after one of its engines erupted in flames at 36,000 feet. This terrifying ordeal saw passengers sending what they thought were final messages to loved ones as they watched the fire through the plane windows in fear. The Boeing 757 had taken off from Corfu, Greece, bound for Düsseldorf, Germany, with 273 passengers and eight crew members onboard when the drama unfolded on Saturday evening. About 40 minutes into the flight, passengers began noticing bursts of fire flashing from the right wing of the aircraft. 'Suddenly, the power went out for a few seconds, and we realised we were no longer climbing,' one passenger said. Another admitted they sent 'goodbye texts' because they thought, 'It's over now.' Social media footage appeared to show fire spitting intermittently from the jet's engine. A TikTok user filming from the ground in Italy captured loud booms from the aircraft overhead. 'I was just chilling … then realised a plane was literally fighting fire in front of me,' the caption read. The plane diverted to Brindisi Airport and touched down safely at 8.15pm local time. Emergency crews met the aircraft on the tarmac as shaken passengers disembarked. No injuries were reported. Condor Airlines later said the issue was triggered by a disruption to the engine's airflow supply, causing a parameter to read outside the normal range, the New York Post reported. 'Due to the fault message, it was precautionarily decided to divert to Brindisi,' the airline explained. It stressed that at no point were passengers 'in danger.' But for those on board, it hardly felt that way. Once on the ground, the ordeal was far from over, as many of the passengers had nowhere to go with Brindisi's hotel capacity already at capacity. Many of the passengers were left stranded at the airport overnight. Condor admitted 'not all guests could be accommodated in hotels' and said vouchers, blankets, and access to a handful of shops were provided. 'Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement,' the airline added. Those who managed to secure a bed faced long waits for updates, while others stretched out across airport chairs, clutching their bags and replaying the night's horror in their minds. By the morning, another Condor aircraft arrived to complete the journey to Düsseldorf. The incident is now under investigation, with the stricken jet undergoing a full technical inspection. The airline reiterated its apology: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but the safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority.'
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Perth Now
Panic in the sky as plane engine erupts in flames
A Condor Airlines flight was forced into an emergency landing in Italy after one of its engines erupted in flames at 36,000 feet. This terrifying ordeal saw passengers sending what they thought were final messages to loved ones as they watched the fire through the plane windows in fear. The Boeing 757 had taken off from Corfu, Greece, bound for Düsseldorf, Germany, with 273 passengers and eight crew members onboard when the drama unfolded on Saturday evening. About 40 minutes into the flight, passengers began noticing bursts of fire flashing from the right wing of the aircraft. 'Suddenly, the power went out for a few seconds, and we realised we were no longer climbing,' one passenger said. Another admitted they sent 'goodbye texts' because they thought, 'It's over now.' Social media footage appeared to show fire spitting intermittently from the jet's engine. A TikTok user filming from the ground in Italy captured loud booms from the aircraft overhead. 'I was just chilling … then realised a plane was literally fighting fire in front of me,' the caption read. The plane diverted to Brindisi Airport and touched down safely at 8.15pm local time. Emergency crews met the aircraft on the tarmac as shaken passengers disembarked. No injuries were reported. Condor Airlines later said the issue was triggered by a disruption to the engine's airflow supply, causing a parameter to read outside the normal range, the New York Post reported. 'Due to the fault message, it was precautionarily decided to divert to Brindisi,' the airline explained. It stressed that at no point were passengers 'in danger.' But for those on board, it hardly felt that way. Once on the ground, the ordeal was far from over, as many of the passengers had nowhere to go with Brindisi's hotel capacity already at capacity. Many of the passengers were left stranded at the airport overnight. Condor admitted 'not all guests could be accommodated in hotels' and said vouchers, blankets, and access to a handful of shops were provided. 'Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement,' the airline added. Those who managed to secure a bed faced long waits for updates, while others stretched out across airport chairs, clutching their bags and replaying the night's horror in their minds. By the morning, another Condor aircraft arrived to complete the journey to Düsseldorf. The incident is now under investigation, with the stricken jet undergoing a full technical inspection. The airline reiterated its apology: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but the safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Boeing 757 Engine Bursts Into Flames Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing In City Without Enough Hotel Rooms For Everyone
Usually, it's a good thing to get a free trip to Italy. For the passengers aboard a Condor Airlines flight on Saturday from Corfu, Greece, to Düsseldorf, Germany, however, their free trip to Italy proved absolutely terrifying, as their Boeing 757 was forced to make an emergency landing in the country when one of its engines burst into flames mid-flight, the New York Post reports. When they landed at the Brindisi Airport in southern Italy, the passengers ran into yet another problem: there reportedly weren't enough hotel rooms for everyone, forcing some of them to spend the night in the airport. Two hundred and seventy-three passengers left Corfu, along with eight crew members, but when the plane reached about 36,000 feet, passengers reportedly noticed flames coming from the right side of the plane. Typically, you don't want to see anything burning while you're trapped in a metal tube, several miles in the sky, so it's completely understandable that the passengers were terrified. The good news is, they did make it, but it doesn't change the fact that they were justifiably worried that would be the end for them. "It was an incredibly horrible experience. I already sent goodbye texts because I thought, 'It's over now,'" one passenger told Germany's Bild. Read more: These Are The Most Forgettable Cars Those Blankets And Vouchers, Though When contacted for a comment, a Condor Airlines spokesperson told the Post the engine fire was caused by "a chemical reaction that happened inside the combustion chamber." They also added, "The reason was a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine." It isn't entirely clear what that means, exactly, but that's the explanation they're going with for now. Hopefully, we will get more information once they conclude their investigation. As for the hotel room issue, the airline also told the Post, "Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels." That said, "Additional vouchers and blankets were organized at the airport, and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies. Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement." That certainly sounds better than dying strapped into a burning airplane, but it's still a rough deal for the passengers who weren't lucky enough to receive hotel rooms. Hopefully, they also receive some compensation for being unexpectedly forced to face their own mortality. Money can't erase the terror they experienced, but it does make you feel better about the bad things that happen. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Sky News AU
6 hours ago
- Sky News AU
Boeing plane makes emergency landing after engine bursts into flames: ‘I already sent goodbye texts'
A Condor Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Italy after the plane's engine burst into flames shortly after takeoff — prompting one terrified passenger to send out 'goodbye texts' to loved ones. The Boeing 757 carrying 273 passengers and eight crew members from Corfu, Greece, to Düsseldorf, Germany, experienced a turbine airflow disruption at an altitude of approximately 36,000 feet during the flight Saturday, per WDR. Terrified passengers aboard Flight DE 3665 began to notice flames spitting from the right wing of the plane just after 8 p.m. local time, Bild reported. The flight made an emergency landing at Brindisi Airport in southern Italy at 8:15 p.m. local time. The landing came just 40 minutes after takeoff, per FlightRadar24. A spokesperson for the airline told The Post the malfunction was caused by a chemical reaction that happened inside the combustion chamber. 'Suddenly, the power went out for a few seconds, and we realized we were no longer climbing,' one passenger told Bild. 'It was an incredibly horrible experience. I already sent goodbye texts because I thought, 'It's over now,'' another added. The aircraft is undergoing a technical inspection. Unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show the aircraft's right engine flash flames at intervals. In one TikTok video, taken by a passerby in Italy, the jet could be heard making loud booms during the malfunction. 'I was just chilling … then realized a plane was literally fighting fire in front of me,' the clip was captioned. Following the impromptu landing, passengers and crew members were either placed in a hotel or spent the night at the airport before another aircraft took them to Germany the following morning. In a statement to The Post, the airline admitted that due to limited availability in Brindisi, some passengers were not accommodated in a hotel. 'Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels,' the airline said. 'Additional vouchers and blankets were organized at the airport, and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies. Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement.' Additionally, the airline said none of the people onboard the flight were ever 'in danger.' 'The reason was a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine,' the statement said. 'Due to the fault message, it was precautionarily decided to divert to Brindisi. The aircraft landed around 8.15pm at Brindisi Airport, and all guests disembarked the aircraft normally.' 'Another Condor aircraft was dispatched to carry all guests to Düsseldorf on August 17.' 'We apologize for any inconvenience caused, but the safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority,' Condor Airlines concluded. Originally published as Boeing plane makes emergency landing in Italy after engine bursts into flames: 'I already sent goodbye texts'
Wales Online
8 hours ago
- General
- Wales Online
Boeing bursts into flames on take-off as passengers send 'final texts'
Boeing bursts into flames on take-off as passengers send 'final texts' A Boeing 757-300 operated by Condor Airlines was forced to make an emergency landing in Italy after its right engine caught fire shortly after taking off from Corfu in Greece Visuals from the scene show the plane's wing engulfed in fire while in the air (Image: X) Shocked holidaymakers have recounted the terrifying moment a jet engine burst into flames just moments after take off. It comes as memory of the fatal Air India- Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash is still painfully fresh in many minds. Approximately 300 passengers aboard a Condor Airlines Boeing 757-300 were left horrified on Saturday night when the aircraft's right engine began spewing massive flames and smoke shortly after departing Corfu in Greece, with video footage showing a spluttering blaze visible from the ground. Travellers on the flight from Greece have since disclosed how they started sending 'final messages' to their loved ones as smoke billowed past their windows, believing they were about to plummet. Flight tracking data reveals the aircraft performing a dramatic U-turn before executing an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Those aboard endured further ordeal upon touchdown when they learnt there was insufficient hotel capacity near the airport, forcing some to sleep on the terminal floor, reports the Mirror. Describing her ordeal, one passenger told German newspaper Bild: "I sent goodbye messages thinking it was over. It was a horrible experience. Article continues below "Suddenly, we heard a loud noise, then flames shot out of the engine. It was very scary." Another recounted hearing a "loud clicking noise". The blaze is thought to have resulted from a bird strike. Condor Airlines, which operated the service, has stated that passengers faced no danger during the incident. The German airline Condor has refuted claims of an engine explosion, attributing the fire to a "disturbance in air flow" that made a normal combustion chamber reaction more visible. A spokesperson for Condor told the Mirror: "Flight DE3665 from Corfu (CFU) to Dusseldorf (DUS) diverted to Brindisi (BDS) on 16 August 2025. "The reason was a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine. Due to the fault message, it was precautionarily decided to divert to Brindisi. "This posed no danger to the guests or crew members at any time. The aircraft landed around 8:15 p.m. at Brindisi Airport, and all 273 guests as well as the eight crew members disembarked the aircraft normally. Another Condor aircraft was dispatched to carry all guests to Dusseldorf on August 17th, 2025. "Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels. Additional vouchers and blankets were organised at the airport, and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies. Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but the safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority." Article continues below
