A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan encountered severe turbulence on Wednesday (June 4), forcing an emergency landing at Memmingen Airport in southern Germany. The incident resulted in injuries to nine people, including eight passengers and one crew member. Three of the injured were taken to the hospital for further treatment, while the others received outpatient care.
The Boeing 737-800, carrying 179 passengers and six crew members, hit the turbulence around 8:30 p.m. local time. The pilot decided to divert to Memmingen Airport due to the intense conditions caused by severe storms across southern Germany. According to a passenger, the turbulence was so violent that it felt as though "the plane was going to break apart or roll over."
Upon landing, emergency responders assessed all