Overview

• On June 18 Flight FR6080 from London Stansted hit a red-and-white barrier while taxiing at Kalamata International Airport after encountering severe turbulence.
• Passengers were warned of a bumpy landing and then instructed to remain onboard for the fire brigade despite visible wing damage but suffered no injuries.
• Ryanair confirmed the wing tip collision occurred during taxiing and said all 189 passengers disembarked normally once emergency crews cleared the scene.
• The affected Boeing 737 Max underwent mandatory inspections and maintenance before being cleared to return to service within days of the incident.
• The incident, coming days after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed 271 people, has heightened scrutiny of airline safety and emergency procedures.