On August 17, a serious emergency occurred with the Condor Airways Boeing 757-300, which took off from Corfu airport in Greece. There were 273 passengers and 8 crew members on board, who were evacuated for their safety.
Several minutes after takeoff, the engine malfunctioned and caught fire. According to local witnesses, a sound resembling an explosion was heard first, followed by a bright fire that looked like a rocket.
To clarify the situation, the pilots initially attempted to extinguish the engine, but this led to worse damage and increased the risk of continuing the flight. As a result, the right engine failed at an altitude of 450 meters. At this time, a red alert was declared at Corfu airport, and all emergency landing protocols were activated.
However, the pilots continued to look for a solution and decided to change the route, heading towards Brindisi airport in Italy. The aircraft climbed to an altitude of 8000 feet and safely landed in Brindisi. During this process, all measures were taken to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew.
Condor Airways issued an apology to passengers and emphasized that passenger safety is always the top priority. "We apologize for any inconvenience, but passenger safety is always our number one priority," Condor Airways stated.
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