Uneventful Arrival: Ryanair Flight Encountering Fence Near Kalamata Airport
Ryanair aircraft collides with airport perimeter fence during landing in Greece.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link Most vacationers prefer a smooth arrival, but passengers of Ryanair flight FR6080 from London didn't get that luxury. Their holiday destination in the Greek city of Kalamata turned unexpected as the plane collided with a fence at the airport during taxiing.
Images depict damage to a wing tip, revealing the close call. Thankfully, Ryanair reported no injuries. Passengers exited the plane as usual after the incident, and the aircraft underwent necessary inspections and maintenance before resuming service.
Reports claim passengers heard a loud bang, with some having faced turbulence during the flight to the holiday spot [1][2]. British tabloids extensively covered the incident on Wednesday.
The aircraft, a Boeing 737, was from London Stansted to Kalamata International Airport [4]. The collision happened due to the plane's right wing tip touching a red and white barrier at the end of the runway [1][2][5].
Post-landing, passengers went through a brief delay due to airport emergency responders checking for potential hazards. Despite some passenger concern, standard safety procedures were followed, ensuring a safe evacuation [1][2][5].
Severe turbulence and a difficult descent were reported before landing, with the crew advising passengers to brace for a bumpy landing due to adverse weather conditions. However, there was no prior seatbelt warning [1][5].
The damaged wingtip section was removed and temporarily fixed before the plane resumed service [2]. The incident appears linked to taxiing maneuvers following the turbulent landing in adverse weather conditions. However, a detailed investigation report pointing to specific causes hasn't been disclosed yet [1][2][5].
[1] ntv.de[2] dpa[4] Boeing 737[5] Available information suggests the wingtip struck the fence due to proximity during taxi, potentially influenced by pilot handling or airport layout constraints under challenging conditions.
The community is discussing the incident on various social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, expressing concern about the close call. Meanwhile, the airline's community policy reassures passengers that safety procedures were followed during the delayed departure. Additionally, some passengers, who were not anticipated, may now require vocational training in aviation, as they might have experienced traumatic stress due to the accidents. The local general-news outlets are also covering sports events more diligently to provide a balanced report, discussing the unfortunate alleged collision of the Ryanair flight with a fence at Kalamata Airport and providing updates on ongoing investigations.
