Condor Boeing 757 Forced to Divert to Italy Due to Engine Failure.

A Condor Boeing 757 flight from Greece to Germany diverted to Italy due to engine failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, carrying 273 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Italy. The cause of the engine failure is not specified in the article.

A Condor Boeing 757 flight from Greece to Germany was forced to divert to Italy due to engine failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, carrying 273 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Italy. The cause of the engine failure is not specified in the article [1].

The incident occurred on the evening of August 16, 2025, when the aircraft took off from Corfu International Airport at around 8:00 p.m. local time. The right engine malfunctioned and caught fire at an altitude of approximately 1,500 feet. Witnesses on the island reported hearing a loud, explosion-like noise as the aircraft flew over the port area. Videos captured by locals and tourists showed flames and sparks shooting from the aircraft [2].

The crew promptly shut down the affected engine to prevent further damage. The aircraft climbed to approximately 8,000 feet before turning northwest toward southern Italy and eventually landing safely at Brindisi Airport. Emergency crews were on standby at the airport [3].

The cause of the engine failure is not specified in the article. However, a German Condor aircraft flying to Düsseldorf made an emergency landing in southern Italy due to engine failure caused by suspected bird strike [4].

The passengers were accommodated in hotels overnight and rescheduled to continue their journey to Düsseldorf the following day. Condor Airways stated that "we apologize for any inconvenience, but passenger safety is our top priority at any given time" [3].

The Boeing 757-300 aircraft, D-ABOK, was replaced by another Condor Boeing 757-300, D-ABOI, which flew in from Frankfurt on Sunday morning and arrived in Italy at 10:08 local time. The replacement aircraft flew in from Frankfurt on Sunday morning, arriving in Italy at 10:08 local time [2].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4486564-condor-boeing-757-diverts-to-italy-after-engine-failure-leaving-corfu
[2] https://simpleflying.com/condor-boeing-757-engine-fire-diversion/
[3] https://organiser.org/2025/08/18/308745/world/condor-airways-boeing-757-makes-emergency-landing-in-italy-after-engine-fire-shortly-after-departing-corfu/
[4] https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/boeing-757-condor-281-on-board-catches-fire-from-corfu-to-dusseldorf-emergency-landing-brindisi-italy-9107508