BERLIN – A routine flight from Romania turned into a dramatic scene on the tarmac of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) today after a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was met by a massive emergency response following an unscheduled priority landing.
The Incident
Ryanair flight FR315, which departed Bucharest at 17:31 EEST, was nearing the end of its two-hour journey when the crew reportedly contacted ATC about an issue on board. The aircraft touched down on runway 06R at 18:41 CEST, where it was immediately intercepted by a dozen emergency vehicles, including airport fire brigades and medical units.
Witnesses at the airport described a tense scene as the Boeing 737 remained stationary on the active runway for approximately 20 minutes. During this time, first responders surrounded the hull of the plane while flight operations on the southern runway were briefly disrupted.
Timeline of Events
- 17:31 EEST: Departure from Bucharest (OTP).
- 18:41 CEST: Touchdown at Berlin (BER) on runway 06R.
- 18:41 – 19:01 CEST: Aircraft held on runway by emergency services.
- 19:05 CEST: Aircraft escorted to a remote stand for inspection.
Current Status
After the initial assessment on the runway, the aircraft was cleared to be towed. It is currently parked on a remote stand away from the main terminal.
While the exact nature of the emergency has not yet been officially confirmed by Ryanair or Berlin Brandenburg Airport authorities, all passengers and crew are reported to have remained on board during the runway inspection.
Ryanair has been contacted for comment regarding the specific cause of the alert.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
