A Ryanair flight from Berlin Brandenburg to Milan Malpensa was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Memmingen Airport in southern Bavaria on Wednesday evening, June 4, 2025. The emergency landing was caused by severe turbulence the aircraft encountered over southern Germany. According to police, at least seven people on board were injured, including six passengers and one crew member. The exact severity of the injuries was initially unclear, but it was reported that three people had to be taken to a hospital for further medical treatment.
The incident occurred as the Boeing 737-800, registration EI-EKN, flew over a severe thunderstorm. According to eyewitness reports, passengers were thrown against the cabin ceiling as a result of the strong vibrations. Police confirmed that a two-year-old child was among the injured. Due to the aircraft's unforeseen and violent movements, the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing in Memmingen, where the aircraft landed safely at 20:44 p.m.
After landing, all 179 passengers and six crew members were examined for injuries by emergency services as a precautionary measure. The Southern Bavaria Aviation Authority did not authorize the aircraft to continue its flight due to suspected damage to the aircraft. Ryanair subsequently organized buses to transport the affected passengers to their original destination, Milan. Passengers also reported that there had been no consistent reminder to fasten seat belts before the turbulence, and several passengers were therefore not wearing seat belts. Even if aircraft are designed to withstand such stress, severe turbulence can cause serious injuries, especially if passengers are not wearing seat belts.
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