Thursday, October 3, 2024 A Ryanair flight carrying 184 passengers experienced a terrifying moment as flames were seen shooting from its left engine, forcing the plane to abandon its takeoff at Aeroporti di Puglia in Brindisi, Italy. The incident took place on the morning of October 3, 2024, as the flight was preparing to depart for Turin. The sudden appearance of flames led to an emergency evacuation, but fortunately, all passengers and crew escaped safely, with no injuries reported.
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was in the process of taxiing down the runway when passengers and crew noticed a “strong flame” emanating from the left engine. Local media have confirmed that the fire resulted from a severe engine issue, prompting the pilot to abort the takeoff and initiate immediate emergency procedures. The incident caused moments of panic for those onboard, but the professional response of the crew ensured a safe and orderly evacuation.
The flight was scheduled to depart Brindisi at approximately 8:35 AM local time , heading to Turin , a popular route within Italy. As the plane taxied, passengers noticed something unusual about the left wing. Shortly after, flames became visible, leading to an immediate decision by the Ryanair crew to abort the takeoff.
The pilot quickly alerted airport authorities, and passengers were instructed to evacuate the aircraft using emergency slides . Emergency responders were immediately dispatched to the runway as flames briefly shot from the eng.