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Ryanair flight forced to make emergency landing after hitting 'supercell'The Ryanair plane was flying from Berlin to Milan when it was hit by a supercell thunderstorm in Germany - nine

people were injuredCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor and Andy Lines09:24, 05 Jun 2025Updated 09:27, 05 Jun 2025Passengers were left with injuries(Image: undefined via Getty Images)

Nine passengers, including a two-year-old child and a Ryanair crew member, were injured following an emergency landing triggered by severe thunderstorms. Passengers aboard the flight

described their terror when the pilot announced a quick descent to the nearest airport amidst "chaotic and dangerous" conditions.

The Ryanair flight, carrying 185 people, experienced intense turbulence over southern Germany while en route from Berlin to Milan. Forced to land at Memmingen Airport in Bavaria, an official

spokesperson confirmed the number of injuries, highlighting that among them were a toddler and a crew member.

‌ Injuries reported included bruising for the young child, a head wound for one female passenger, and back injuries for another. Three of the injured were admitted to hospital as emergency

services responded swiftly at the scene, reports the Mirror.

‌ Passengers were left without the option to fly onwards as regional aviation authorities prohibited further take-offs from the airport. Instead, Ryanair organised bus transport to allow

passengers to continue their journey.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport(Image: AP)Article continues below The afflicted flight, FR8, had originally departed from Brandenburg Airport in Berlin destined for Milan's Malpensa Airport.

Specialists have stated that the aircraft met with a "supercell" – a severe rotating thunderstorm which can spread across up to 30 miles, boasting tornado-like winds internally. Analysis

from Flightradar24 indicated an unexpected route alteration towards Memmingen mid-flight.

The German weather service had previously warned of fierce storms, cautioning about hail and strong wind gusts.

Article continues belowRyanair Chief executive Michael O'Leary(Image: AFP via Getty Images) A tornado in Ulm peeled off rooftops through multiple streets as devastating weather lashed the

regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg last night. Emergency services, including firefighters, dealt with a multitude of incidents.

Both German Police and Ryanair are set to release statements this morning.