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Passengers were left in a shocked after a Ryanair plane struck a barrier on the runway after landing at a Greek airport.
The Boeing 737 service from London Stansted to Kalamata on Wednesday experienced “severe turbulence” en route to the southern Greek city. Following a successful touchdown, travellers were jolted by a “loud banging sound” as the craft collided with a fence.
Images circulating online depict significant damage to one of the wings following the incident. According to one traveller, the crew had prewarned of potential “a bumpy landing” yet anxiety mounted onboard when passengers were instructed to remain seated for the fire brigade’s arrival, sparking concerns of a possible fire, reports the Irish Mirror.
A source told The Sun: “The flight took off from London Stansted on Wednesday morning and headed for Kalamata. There was severe turbulence during the flight, but it managed to land on the runway at Kalamata International. The crew said it was going to be a bumpy landing.”
The passenger recounted: “But while it was taxiing down the runway towards the red and white barrier at the end, the plane turned and everyone heard this loud banging sound. You could feel the impact.”
Once the incident caused wing-damage, the passengers were instructed to await further guidance from the crew, the source said. Nonetheless, fear took hold amongst the passengers upon being informed that the fire brigade had been summoned to the scene.
A passenger expressed their alarm, saying: “There was an announcement that everyone had to wait on the plane for the fire brigade. With the wing damaged the way it was, why wouldn’t you evacuate the plane first? Everyone was scared – it was the fact they said wait on the plane even though there was clearly a risk of fire.”
A Ryanair spokesperson said: “This flight from London Stansted to Kalamata (18 June) was taxiing to stand when the wing tip came in contact with a fence at Kalamata Airport. The aircraft subsequently continued to stand, and passengers disembarked normally. The aircraft then underwent the required inspections and maintenance prior to its return to service.”
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