{"id":11089,"date":"2025-08-23T15:56:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=11089"},"modified":"2025-08-23T15:56:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T15:56:16","slug":"plane-engine-bursts-into-flames-as-passengers-send-goodbye-texts-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=11089","title":{"rendered":"Plane engine bursts into flames as passengers send ‘goodbye texts’.. SEE MORE"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Passengers on a Condor Boeing 757 flight from Corfu to D\u00fcsseldorf faced a terrifying ordeal when flames burst from one of the plane\u2019s engines shortly after takeoff on Saturday evening. The aircraft had already climbed to 36,000 feet when a disruption to the turbine airflow triggered the blaze, according to German broadcaster WDR.<\/p>\n

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The jet was diverted to Brindisi, Italy, where it landed safely just 40 minutes after departure. Eyewitness footage captured from the ground shows flames shooting from the engine as the aircraft descended, with loud booms audible during its approach.<\/p>\n

For many on board, the situation felt life-threatening. \u201cSuddenly, the power went out for a few seconds, and we realised we were no longer climbing,\u201d one passenger told Bild<\/em>. Another described the harrowing moment: \u201cIt was an incredibly horrible experience. I already sent goodbye texts because I thought, \u2018It\u2019s over now.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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Airline response and passenger fallout<\/h4>\n
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