Boeing 737-8AS (WL)

Malta Air, opf Ryanair

Ryanair flight FR4017 from Porto to Milan, operated by a Boeing 737-800, 9H-QEP, was en route and had just passed over the Pyrenees Mountains when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence near Tarbes. During the occurrence luggage fell from the overhead bins and injured 4 passengers. Cabin fixtures were damaged during the turbulence. The crew decided to divert to Toulouse-Blagnac so that injured passengers could receive treatment. The crew changed their squawk code to 7700 and declared an emergency. The aircraft landed safely on runway 32. As a result of the event, two cabin crew were seriously injured and were taken to a hospital. In turn, six passengers suffered minor injuries and received medical attention at the airport.

Malta Air, opf Ryanair

Ryanair flight FR4132, a Boeing 737-8AS, encountered severe turbulence while in cruise between Bergamo (BGY) and Bari (BRI), resulting in injuries to several occupants. One occupants sustained serious injuries.