Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan were injured after their plane encountered extreme turbulence and was forced to make an emergency landing in Memmingen on Tuesday. The plane was able to land safely at Memmingen Airport. This airport, approximately 115 kilometers west of Munich, was a diversion destination selected by the pilot due to poor weather conditions.
Bavaria state police verified the emergency landing in a statement, adding that extreme turbulence caused injuries to multiple passengers aboard the flight. Among the people hurt was a woman who had a severe head injury and her two-year-old little child had bruises. A 59-year-old female also stated that she had back pain. The three soon became inpatient roommates at a nearby hospital. In a more optimistic vein, medical personnel treated other injuries on site.
After the accident, local aviation authorities were slow to clear other flights for take-off. The result was days of major inconvenience for travelers. In response to the situation, Ryanair organized bus transfers for affected passengers, ensuring they could reach their intended destinations safely. On top of that, the airline should have booked a replacement flight to get people to Milan later that same day.
Ryanair said in a statement its “full and sincere apologies” were due to those who suffered due to the turbulence and emergency landing itself. The airline said the moves reflect its long-standing focus on keeping passengers safe and healthy in the midst of these unpredictable situations.
The event highlights the impact of stronger safety protocols, especially during times of challenging weather conditions, on commercial aviation. As passengers on the flight soon realized, relief washed over them as their pilot managed an amazing landing of a crippled aircraft. Not withstanding the rough weather, he touched down ok in Memmingen.
