East Midlands Airport (EMA/EGNX) → Alicante Airport (ALC/LEAL)
Flight / Schedule
East Midlands Airport (EMA/EGNX) → Alicante Airport (ALC/LEAL)
Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 8-200Registration
EI-IJH
MSN
62372/8881
Operator
RyanairDate
March 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Crash Location
over Tarragona (Madrid FIR) -
Region
Europe • Spain
Narrative Report
On March 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM, East Midlands Airport (EMA/EGNX) → Alicante Airport (ALC/LEAL) experienced a crash involving Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, operated by Ryanair, with the event recorded near over Tarragona (Madrid FIR) -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route at a none crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded.
other fatalities: 0.
Ryanair flight FR4818, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, was involved in an accident over Tarragona province, Spain. CIAIAC Spain has not yet released more information. The same day another aircraft encountered severe turbulence over northern Spain, causing a serious injury.
Aircraft reference details include registration EI-IJH, MSN 62372/8881.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Ryanair flight FR4818, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, was involved in an accident over Tarragona province, Spain. CIAIAC Spain has not yet released more information. The same day another aircraft encountered severe turbulence over northern Spain, causing a serious injury.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
—
Fatality Rate
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Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
East Midlands Airport (EMA/EGNX) → Alicante Airport (ALC/LEAL)
Operator
RyanairFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Region / Country
Europe • Spain
Aircraft Details
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