Ryanair Boeing jet evacuated after flames shoot out of engine earlier than taking off

A Boeing jet with almost 185 passengers onboard was evacuated in Italy early Thursday after flames have been seen capturing from an engine.

Firefighters have been referred to as to Brindisi Airport as fumes have been noticed outdoors the Ryanair aircraft simply earlier than takeoff, with pictures exhibiting flames across the left engine.

All 184 passengers on the Boeing 737-800 have been evacuated safely, the airline mentioned.

“Flight FR8826 from Brindisi to Turin was delayed this morning after cabin crew noticed fumes on the skin of the plane,” Ryanair mentioned in a press release.

“Passengers have been disembarked with out incident and returned to the terminal by bus.”

Brindisi Airport, positioned within the southeastern area of Puglia, closed for a while after the incident however had reopened by late morning.

Ryanair mentioned it deliberate to make use of a spare plane to fly affected passengers to Turin.

With Submit wires