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Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Memmingen After Severe Turbulence

Nine people were hurt during the unscheduled June 4 landing in Memmingen; authorities are examining whether a brief tornado or microburst within the thunderstorm caused the turbulence

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Overview

  • On June 4 at 20:44 UTC, Ryanair Flight FR8 from Berlin to Milan was diverted to Memmingen Airport after encountering violent turbulence over Bavaria
  • Police recorded nine injuries among 179 passengers and six crew members, with three individuals hospitalized for back pain, a head wound and bruises
  • Ryanair requested on-site medical support, provided overnight bus transfers to Milan and operated a replacement flight the following morning
  • The Luftamt Südbayern has prohibited the aircraft from resuming its Berlin–Milan route pending a formal safety inspection
  • Investigators from the German Weather Service and regional police are probing whether a microburst or brief tornado in the storm cell triggered the sudden turbulence