Historical Events tagged with "stansted"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Ryanair Flight 296 fire at Stansted Airport

February 27th, 2002 23 years ago

Ryanair Flight 296 experienced an in-flight fire while preparing for takeoff at London Stansted Airport. The incident, which resulted in minor injuries among passengers, primarily due to smoke inhalation, was attributed to a technical fault in the aircraft. Emergency services rapidly responded, and all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the Boeing 737. The incident raised concerns over aircraft safety and prompted Ryanair to review its safety protocols.

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