Condor Boeing 757 Diverts to Italy After Engine Failure.

A Condor Boeing 757-300 flight from Greece to Germany was diverted to southern Italy after an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The flight, carrying 273 passengers, was forced to divert due to the malfunction. No further details were provided regarding the cause of the engine failure. The incident highlights the importance of engine maintenance and safety protocols in aviation.

A Condor Boeing 757-300 flight from Greece to Germany was forced to divert to southern Italy after an engine failure shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred on August 16, 2025, with the flight carrying 273 passengers and eight crew members. The plane, registered as D-ABOK, was operating flight DE3665 from Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport (CFU) in Corfu, Greece, to Düsseldorf (DUS) in Germany.

The engine malfunction, which included multiple loud bangs and flames shooting from the turbofan, prompted the crew to shut down the affected engine and divert to Brindisi, Italy. The plane landed at Brindisi Papola Casale Airport (BDS) at 20:02 local time, approximately 30 minutes after departure from Corfu. The replacement aircraft was not available until the morning, causing significant delays and logistical challenges for passengers.

The incident highlighted the importance of engine maintenance and safety protocols in aviation. The engine failure was attributed to airflow issues that sparked a chemical reaction. Condor, the German leisure carrier, issued a statement expressing regret for the inconvenience caused but emphasized that passenger safety was their top priority. The airline provided supply vouchers and blankets to passengers who were unable to secure hotel accommodation.

The impacted aircraft remained on the ground in Brindisi for nearly two days, undergoing a technical inspection. It was replaced by another Condor Boeing 757-300, which flew from Frankfurt and arrived in Brindisi at 10:08 local time on Sunday. The replacement flight departed for Düsseldorf at 12:31 and arrived at 14:37, 17 hours late.

The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced by airlines in ensuring the safety and comfort of their passengers. It underscores the need for robust maintenance protocols and emergency response plans in the aviation industry.

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