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Turbulence over Bavaria: Ryanair plane makes an emergency landing in Memmingen
A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan had to make an emergency landing in Memmingen on June 5, 2025 due to storms. Nine injured.
Turbulence over Bavaria: Ryanair plane makes an emergency landing in Memmingen
On June 5, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred at Allgäu Airport in Memmingen, Bavaria. A Ryanair plane en route from Berlin to Milan had to make a safety landing due to severe turbulence. The event was triggered by violent storms that hit the southeast of Baden-Württemberg. Many passengers were affected by the turbulence, resulting in numerous injuries.
A total of nine people were injured, including eight passengers and one crew member. The severity of injuries varies; three injured people had to be taken to hospital for further treatment. Among them was a two-year-old child with bruises, a woman with a head injury and another passenger who complained of back pain. The exact cause of the injuries is clearly related to the severe turbulence the aircraft was exposed to during the flight.
Safety landing details
The Ryanair plane with 179 passengers and six crew members was forced to land in Memmingen because the Southern Bavarian Air Authority did not approve a further flight. This shows how serious the weather situation was, which also hit other parts of the region, especially Ulm, hard on Wednesday. Reports suggest several homes in Ulm were damaged by hail and storms as the German Weather Service (DWD) investigates a suspected tornado.
In response to the safety landing, Ryanair organized buses for passengers to continue their journey. Information about the airline's contact guidelines initially remained unclear as it was temporarily unavailable. The situation represents a challenge for both passengers and the company.
Weather conditions as a trigger
The severe storms, which were characterized by hail, storms and thunderstorms, hit the region on Wednesday and kept people on tenterhooks. This was not just an isolated incident, as numerous towns in the southeast of Baden-Württemberg were affected. Determining the exact weather conditions is important to avoid such incidents in the future and to ensure the safety of passengers.
Overall, this incident highlights the risks that thunderstorms and unforeseen weather conditions can pose and the need to continually work on safety protocols.