Ryanair Flight Forced to Divert After Storm Turbulence Leaves Passengers Injured

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Terrifying Turbulence Sends Ryanair Flight Off Course

You think hopping on a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan would be your standard travel day. But passengers on this Boeing 737 got a whole different experience on June 5, 2025. Up in the clouds, the plane hit turbulence so violent, it sent drinks flying and passengers gripping their armrests. Storms were raging over southern Germany, and the aircraft found itself right in the thick of it.

Out of 179 travelers onboard, along with six crew members, eight passengers and one crew member got hurt. The turbulence was so fierce, people were jolted hard. A 59-year-old woman ended up with serious back pain. Another woman suffered a head wound, and her two-year-old child had bruises—just imagine the panic of parents during that wild ride.

The pilots didn’t take any chances. Instead of pushing on to Milan, they requested an emergency landing. Memmingen Airport—usually a quiet spot in Bavaria—became the unexpected stop. As soon as the plane touched down, paramedics swarmed the tarmac, checking over every single passenger. The three most seriously injured were taken straight to a local hospital.

Aftermath on the Ground: Chaos Continues

If you thought that was dramatic, the chaos wasn’t limited to the sky. Those same storms hammering the jet also battered communities across southern Germany. Roofs were ripped from homes in the Donaustetten district, leaving families staring at open sky where their ceilings should have been. The local authorities are guessing a small tornado or waterspout may have been to blame, but people on the ground barely had time to react before the destruction swept in.

And it wasn’t just about torn roofs. Trees were toppled across towns, leaving roads blocked and homes without power. Basements quickly filled with rainwater. While no other injuries were reported in the region, the property damage was enough to keep fire crews busy into the night.

For the stranded Ryanair passengers, the ordeal still wasn't over. With the Boeing 737 officially grounded for inspection, Ryanair scrambled to organize buses to get everyone to Milan. It might not have been the journey folks planned, but given what they just went through, no one was complaining. Sometimes you’re just glad to have two feet back on solid ground, even if it’s hundreds of miles from where you intended to land.

The events that unfolded serve as a reminder—modern travel can take unexpected turns, especially when nature gets involved. For these travelers and the storm-battered communities of southern Germany, June 5 is a day won’t be forgotten anytime soon.