Ryanair Passengers Jump from Plane Due to False Fire Warning, 18 Injured

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Terror and chaos broke out at Palma de Mallorca Airport in the early hours of July 4 as passengers on a Manchester-bound Ryanair flight jumped from the plane's wing after a false fire warning was triggered. The evacuation procedure, which was described as "very confusing" by airport staff, resulted in 18 people sustaining minor injuries, with six requiring hospitalization.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred on July 4 on a Ryanair flight from Palma de Mallorca to Manchester, which was halted due to a false fire warning.
  • Passengers jumped from the plane's wing, with some falling onto the tarmac, due to "moments of great tension" and acting out of fear.
  • Dramatic footage captured the evacuation procedure, which was described as "very confusing" by airport staff.
  • An airport employee was heard on a walkie-talkie expressing confusion, stating, "Do you know the plane has emergency exits?"
  • Medical emergency coordinators reported that 18 individuals received treatment for minor injuries, with six requiring hospitalization.
  • The remaining 12 individuals were treated on-site for minor injuries.
  • Ryanair attributed the flight's disruption to a "false fire warning."
  • A replacement aircraft was arranged to operate the flight, which departed Palma at 07:05 on July 4.

Statistics:

  • 18 passengers were injured, including 6 who required hospitalization.
  • 12 passengers were treated on-site for minor injuries.
  • 3 passengers were taken to Clinica Rotger, a private facility in Palma.
  • 3 passengers were taken to Hospital Quironsalud Palmplanas in the island's capital.
  • The evacuation procedure was completed in under 30 minutes.

Sources:

  • Ryanair
  • "Alert sounded at Palma Airport over improperly indicated fire warning light, 18 injured" published by Emergency Response Coordinating Centre of the Regional Government of the Balearic Islands, Palma de Mallorca
  • "Ryanair flight from Palma to Manchester halted due to false fire warning, 18 passengers injured" published by news agency, Palma, Spain