Article Summary:
On June 4, 2025, Ryanair Flight FR8, a Boeing 737-800, encountered severe turbulence en route from Berlin to Milan, resulting in an emergency landing at Memmingen Airport in Germany. The turbulence, caused by a strong storm, injured nine individuals—eight passengers and one crew member—three of whom required hospitalization.
All 185 people aboard were safely evacuated, with Ryanair providing ground transportation to Milan since the aircraft was grounded due to safety concerns. The incident occurred amid widespread storms in southern Germany, which caused damage to residential areas and prompted continuous weather warnings from the German Weather Service.
The article also discusses other turbulence-related incidents in aviation, emphasizing the various causes of turbulence, including mountain waves, jet streams, and storm systems, as well as clear air turbulence, which is particularly challenging for pilots to detect and manage.
