Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG/LGTS) → Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM/EDJA)
Flight / Schedule
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG/LGTS) → Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM/EDJA)
Aircraft
Boeing 737-8AS (WL)Registration
9H-QEU
MSN
36569/2549
Year of Manufacture
2008
Operator
Malta Air, opf RyanairDate
July 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Initial climb
Crash Location
near Polykastro -
Region
Europe • Greece
Coordinates
40.9487°, 22.7668°
Narrative Report
On July 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG/LGTS) → Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM/EDJA) experienced a crash involving Boeing 737-8AS (WL), operated by Malta Air, opf Ryanair, with the event recorded near near Polykastro -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was initial climb.
0 fatalities were recorded.
other fatalities: 0.
Ryanair flight FR1879, a Boeing 737-800, was climbing through FL160 about ten minutes after takeoff from Thessaloniki (SKG) when a no.2 engine failure occurred. One of the cabin windows broke, causing a decompression. Reports indicate the passenger seated next to the window became partially pulled into the opening due to the pressure differential and was subsequently pulled back inside by others. The flight made an emergency return to SKG.
Aircraft reference details include registration 9H-QEU, MSN 36569/2549, year of manufacture 2008.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.9487°, 22.7668°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Ryanair flight FR1879, a Boeing 737-800, was climbing through FL160 about ten minutes after takeoff from Thessaloniki (SKG) when a no.2 engine failure occurred. One of the cabin windows broke, causing a decompression. Reports indicate the passenger seated next to the window became partially pulled into the opening due to the pressure differential and was subsequently pulled back inside by others. The flight made an emergency return to SKG.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
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Passengers On Board
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Estimated Survivors
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Fatality Rate
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Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG/LGTS) → Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM/EDJA)
Operator
Malta Air, opf RyanairFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
Initial climb
Region / Country
Europe • Greece
Aircraft Details
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