Video: Terrified Ryanair passengers jump from plane wings after fire alert

In a chaotic scene at Palma de Mallorca Airport, 18 passengers were injured after a Ryanair flight was evacuated due to a false fire alarm. The dramatic evacuation led some travellers to jump from the aircraft’s wing in fear.

The Manchester-bound Ryanair Boeing 737 was grounded shortly after midnight when the false fire alert forced the crew to abort takeoff. Ryanair confirmed the evacuation was triggered by a fire warning light indication while the plane was still on the ground.

Passengers panic, evacuate via wings

According to media reports, emergency crews arrived quickly as passengers fled the plane in panic.

Several passengers reportedly jumped from the wing “acting out of fear,” while most used the inflatable slides to evacuate more calmly. Local authorities confirmed the flight crew made an emergency call, prompting responders to arrive within minutes.

Video shows passengers fleeing via wing

Dramatic footage shared on social media showed passengers exiting the aircraft via the wing and running across the tarmac.

Firefighters and police were seen arriving quickly to control the scene and assist those who leapt from the plane. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic with shouting and pushing inside the cabin.

Airport worker confusion amid evacuation

According to Mirror News, amid terrified passengers jumping from the wing, an airport employee was heard on a walkie-talkie expressing confusion: “Do you know the plane has emergency exits?” He added, “People are jumping from the wing onto the ground… now the firefighters are coming.”

18 treated for minor injuries, six hospitalised

Medical emergency coordinators reported 18 people received treatment for minor injuries, including ankle sprains. Six were taken to hospital—three to Clínica Rotger and three to Hospital Quironsalud Palmaplanas. No severe or life-threatening injuries were reported.

Ryanair statement

Ryanair attributed the disruption to a false fire warning and said passengers were disembarked using inflatable slides and returned to the terminal safely. The airline confirmed that medical assistance was requested immediately by the crew after the evacuation.

Swift response

According to the report, a regional government spokesperson confirmed the fire alert was received at 12:36 am (local time)., leading to the dispatch of four ambulances—two equipped for basic life support and two for advanced care. Most injuries were attributed to falls and panic during the evacuation.

Investigation launched

Airport safety officials and fire inspectors have begun investigating the incident. Aviation authorities will review flight data, maintenance logs, and crew actions to determine the cause of the false fire warning.

Replacement flight departs

To reduce passenger disruption, Ryanair arranged a replacement aircraft, which departed Palma at 7:05 am (local time). The airline apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Despite the dramatic evacuation and injuries, no serious harm occurred. Palma Airport resumed normal operations following the incident.