Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Condor Flight: Engine Fire Forces Emergency Landing in Italy
A plane taking off from Greece started shooting out fire from its engine, which scared the passengers.
They thought the plane might crash and sent messages to their loved ones.
The plane was carrying 300 people.
The pilot had to turn around and land in Italy to be safe.
The airline said the fire was caused by a problem with the air flow, not an explosion.
Thankfully, everyone on board was safe, and another plane was sent to take them to their destination.
A Condor Airlines flight from Greece to Düsseldorf experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff.
Passengers sent farewell messages fearing for their lives due to the fire and smoke.
The plane, a Boeing 757-300 with 300 people, diverted to Brindisi, Italy, for an emergency landing.
The airline stated the fire was caused by a 'disturbance in air flow' and not an explosion.
All passengers were reported safe, and another plane was sent to continue the journey.
- Who
- Condor Airlines and the passengers on board.
- What
- A Condor Airlines plane experienced an engine fire and made an emergency landing.
- When
- August 16, 2025
- Where
- Departed from Corfu, diverted to Brindisi, Italy
- Why
- A 'disturbance in the air flow' caused the engine fire, according to the airline.
Initial Reports
Official Statement
Cause of Fire
Initial Reports
Some reports suggested the fire was caused by a bird strike or an explosion.
Official Statement
Condor Airlines stated the fire was due to a disturbance in air flow, not an explosion.
- Airline
- Condor Airlines
- Aircraft
- Boeing 757-300
- Origin
- Corfu, Greece
- Destination
- Dusseldorf
- Passengers
- 300
- Emergency Landing Location
- Brindisi, Italy