Dramatic Ryanair Incident in Greece: No Injuries After Taxi‑way Collision

 

Kalamata, Greece ‑ June 18, 2025 – A Ryanair Boeing 737 operating Flight FR6080 from London Stansted to Kalamata International experienced a serious taxi‑way incident immediately following a turbulent flight, though fortunately no passengers or crew were harmed.

What happened:

• The aircraft encountered severe turbulence during its four‑hour journey, causing discomfort among travellers—some of whom noted that the seat‑belt sign wasn’t illuminated during the rough patches  .
• Shortly after safely landing at around 14:45, the plane began taxiing to its designated stand  .
• At low speed, the wing tip struck a red‑and‑white airport barrier/fence, resulting in visible damage to the wing  .
• Passengers reported hearing and physically feeling a loud bang at the moment of contact  .

Immediate response:

• The flight crew instructed travellers to remain seated on board while emergency services inspected the aircraft for potential fire hazards  .
• Although some passengers questioned why they weren’t evacuated immediately given the apparent wing damage and risk, no fire occurred and everyone disembarked without injury  .
• Ryanair confirmed the incident and stated the aircraft taxiied on to the gate, disembarked, underwent inspection and maintenance, and later returned to service  .

Technical and safety considerations:

• The collision occurred with the wing tip, not the fuel tank area, limiting the risk of fuel spillage or ignition  .
• Nonetheless, the crew’s decision to keep passengers seated prompted questions about communication during emergencies and standard taxi‑way safety protocols.

Aviation community response:

• Aviation commentators noted that the incident, while not rare, serves as a reminder of risks during low‑speed operations, especially after turbulence when crews and systems are still managing residual stress.
• No official investigation has been publicly announced. Ryanair asserts it followed normal post‑incident maintenance procedures before resuming service .

Takeaway

• No injuries resulted from the collision.
• Aircraft sustained wing‑tip damage, but fuel systems remained intact.
• The incident was handled on board, though some questions have been raised about passenger communication and evacuation protocols during taxi‑way emergencies.