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Condor 757 Diverts to Brindisi After In-Flight Engine Anomaly

Condor says the flashes seen in viral videos came from an airflow disruption that made a combustion‑chamber reaction visible.

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Overview

  • Flight DE3665 from Corfu to Düsseldorf shut down its right engine after an out-of-range parameter alert and diverted to Brindisi on Aug. 16.
  • The Boeing 757-300 landed around 8:15 p.m. local time, and all 273 passengers and 8 crew disembarked without injury.
  • Condor says an airflow disturbance produced flashes at the rear of the engine consistent with a visible combustion‑chamber reaction.
  • Another aircraft completed the journey to Düsseldorf on Aug. 17, while limited hotel capacity left some travelers overnighting in the terminal with vouchers and blankets.
  • The aircraft remains grounded for technical checks as officials and the airline review the incident, which drew widespread attention through viral videos.