Ryanair flight FR8163 to London Stansted declared an emergency and is diverting to Madrid

Author: Melanie Kraft

Airline: Ryanair
Tail: Aircraft: Boeing 737-8AS
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A flight from Málaga to London turned around over Spain and diverted towards Madrid.

The flight FR8163 departed Málaga at 12:22 CEST to London Stansted Airport, England.

The Boeing 737-800 (registration EI-EBK) turned around over North of Spain after one hour into the flight.

The crew declared a general emergency (squawk 7700), currently being vectored to Madrid–Barajas Airport.

UPDATE 14:01 CEST
Emergency vehicles are on stand by.

UPDATE 14:02 CEST
Flight is landing on runway 36L.

UPDATE 14:03 CEST
Flight #FR8163 is met by fire truck after diversion to Madrid–Barajas Airport.

Credit: Flightradar24

UPDATE 14:15 CEST
The Boeing 737 is escorted by fire trucks to a remote area.

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