Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Germany After Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers
- Victor Nwoko
- Jun 5
- 1 min read
A Ryanair flight en route from Berlin to Milan was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany late Wednesday after encountering severe turbulence from a thunderstorm, leaving nine passengers injured, according to authorities.
The aircraft diverted to Memmingen Airport, located approximately 115 kilometers (70 miles) west of Munich, where it landed safely following the turbulent conditions. Bavarian police confirmed that the emergency landing was initiated by the flight crew in response to dangerous weather conditions mid-flight.
Among the injured were a woman who sustained a head injury, her two-year-old child who suffered bruises, and a 59-year-old woman who reported back pain. All three were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The remaining injuries were addressed by medical personnel on the ground at Memmingen.
Ryanair stated that the captain had requested medical assistance in advance of landing due to the turbulence-related injuries. The airline arranged a replacement flight to Milan for affected passengers and issued an apology for the disruption.
However, police noted that initial plans for a continued flight were held up by local aviation authorities, prompting Ryanair to organize a bus transfer for passengers instead.
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