Overview

• Late on July 4, a fire alarm aboard a Ryanair flight bound for Manchester prompted an emergency evacuation at Palma de Majorque airport.
• Crew verified there was no fire and deployed inflatable slides to disembark all passengers safely.
• Some travelers panicked during the evacuation and jumped onto the aircraft’s wings before using the slides.
• Emergency responders on the tarmac treated 18 passengers for light injuries and hospitalized six for conditions such as ankle sprains.
• Ryanair arranged a replacement aircraft that lifted off at 7:05 AM the next day to continue the journey with minimal disruption.