A flight operated by Radio Thessaloniki Avion, en route from Thessaloniki to Mannheim, was forced to execute an emergency diversion back to Greece following an in-flight mechanical incident. Reports indicate that during the journey, a fragment from the aircraft’s engine detached and subsequently breached a window. Sources reported that the pilot seated near the window activated the oxygen masks.
However, the crew observed significant structural damage, noting multiple cracks or holes in the fuselage of the aircraft. Upon identifying the malfunction while the plane was flying over North Macedonia, the flight crew determined that the engine failure could not be rectified while airborne. Consequently, the decision was made to divert back to Thessaloniki.
Upon the pilots announcing the emergency situation, standard emergency protocols were immediately implemented at the airfield in Thessaloniki. Emergency services were rapidly mobilized, including firefighters, ambulances, police, and judicial personnel, to manage the arrival and subsequent investigation. The diversion underscores the seriousness of the mechanical failure that happened en route.
Authorities are currently assessing the cause of the incident to ensure the safety integrity of the aircraft and its passengers.
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