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Ryanair Flight Returns to Birmingham After Turbulence Triggers Mid-Air Emergency

Ryanair cites turbulence as the cause, with the flight later continuing to Tenerife.

Overview

  • The Boeing 737 MAX bound for Tenerife declared a 7700 emergency over Brittany at cruise altitude and reversed course.
  • The jet descended to about 10,000 feet and landed back in Birmingham roughly 1 hour 32 minutes after take-off.
  • Turbulence struck during cabin service, and paramedics treated a small number of passengers on a remote stand.
  • Ryanair attributed the diversion to air turbulence and said the flight later continued to Tenerife that evening.
  • The number and severity of injuries have not been confirmed, and some passenger reports remain unverified.