Condor Boeing 757 makes emergency landing in Italy

Dhaka: A Condor Boeing 757 operating flight DE3665 from Corfu, Greece, to Düsseldorf, Germany, was compelled to make an emergency landing in Italy after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. 

The aircraft was carrying 273 passengers and 8 crew members when the incident occurred.

Passengers reported hearing a series of loud blasts as the plane ascended from Corfu International Airport, followed by visible flames erupting from the right engine. 

The flight crew, alerted by an emergency signal in the cockpit, promptly diverted the aircraft to Brindisi Airport in southern Italy, approximately 205 kilometers from Corfu.

The emergency landing was successfully executed at 8:15 pm local time, with the right engine still ablaze as the plane touched down. 

All passengers and crew were safely evacuated without any reported injuries. Condor spokesperson Johanna Tillmann explained that the engine fire resulted from a disruption in airflow, which triggered a chemical reaction within the engine. 

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of the malfunction, examining both technical and procedural factors to prevent future occurrences.

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