Aerial emergency: Departure of Eurofighter jet amidst clouds involving a passenger plane in Bavaria - German Air Force reveals specifics
On August 11, 2022, a routine flight from Sofia, Bulgaria, to London Stansted Airport took an unexpected turn when Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flight FR9962 was denied entry into Czech airspace due to a suspected security threat[1][2]. In response, German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons were dispatched to escort the plane over Germany[2][3].
The exact nature of the security concern remains undisclosed, but it was severe enough to warrant a military response. The denial of airspace and fighter escort is a standard protocol in such cases to maintain control and security in European airspace[2][3].
The incident began when a man in Bulgaria reported a Palestinian on board the flight, but Bulgarian authorities, after checking the passenger list, found no Pakistani or Palestinian passengers[1]. The Bulgarian crisis headquarters notified Ryanair and Stansted Airport, and the flight was allowed to continue to London[1].
Two Eurofighters took off from Neuburg an der Donau in Germany and escorted the Ryanair flight. In German airspace, the Eurofighters could not detect any abnormalities on the aircraft[1]. The Boeing with registration number SP-RNH landed safely on runway 04 at London Stansted Airport. The German Air Force confirmed the use of Eurofighters in connection with the Ryanair flight[1].
Ryanair confirmed the incident and stated that the flight continued as scheduled and landed on time[1]. The aircraft was back in service on Tuesday morning[1]. It is important to note that these deployments are coordinated together with the Federal Police and the civilian air traffic control in the National Situation and Command Center (NLFZ SiLuRa)[1].
In summary, the incident on Ryanair flight FR9962 involved a possible security threat, prompting a military response with fighter jets to monitor and ensure safety. The Boeing 737-800 was denied entry into Czech airspace, escorted by German Eurofighters over Germany, and redirected to London Stansted Airport, where it landed safely. The exact nature of the security concern remains undisclosed, but the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining vigilance and security measures in European airspace.
References:
- The Local
- Express
- Reuters
- The Telegraph
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