Plane fire alarm triggers injuries in 18 passengers on the island of Mallorca
A Ryanair Boeing 737, bound for Manchester, was evacuated at Palma de Mallorca Airport early on Sunday morning due to a false fire alarm. The incident, initially reported as a fire, turned out to be a false alarm with no flames involved.
The plane, carrying dozens of Britons returning from a holiday in Mallorca, was en route to the runway when the incident occurred. Firefighters were called to the scene, but they were not needed as there was no fire.
During the evacuation, 18 passengers sustained minor injuries, and six minors were taken to the hospital. Ryanair later reported that a small number of passengers had twisted ankles and similar injuries during the evacuation.
Footage from the scene showed some passengers exiting the plane via the wings, despite a staircase being available on the other side. The rescue service treated the injured passengers at the scene before most travelers were able to depart at around 07:20 the next morning.
It is unclear at this time what caused the false fire alarm. Previous incidents involving Ryanair or its associated operators have been reported, including engine failures, smoke on board, and odours in cockpits on different aircraft types and routes. However, no specific cause for a false fire alarm on a Ryanair Boeing 737 in Mallorca has been identified as of yet.
Official airline or aviation safety reports and news updates may provide more information once it becomes available. Passengers are advised to check these sources for accurate details.
- Despite no fires occurring, the community policy regarding emergency evacuations was implemented, leading to vocational training during such incidents becoming even more crucial.
- The incident at Palma de Mallorca Airport, classified as a 'general-news' event due to the evacuation of a Ryanair Boeing 737, has highlighted the importance of proper lifestyles, including awareness of surroundings, during travel.
- With numerous vocational training sessions potentially needed for airline staff to manage false fire alarms such as the one that disrupted a flight to Manchester, the necessity for comprehensive training programs in the aviation industry cannot be overstated.
