Ryanair B738 at Dortmund on Sep 18th 2013, lightning strike
Last Update: September 21, 2013 / 21:12:40 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 18, 2013
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Ryanair
Flight number
FR-2037
Departure
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Destination
Dortmund, Germany
Aircraft Registration
EI-DAK
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
The return flight FR-2038 needed to be postponed to the next day. A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration EI-ENT reached Mallorca with a delay of 11 hours.
The incident aircraft was able to resume service about 14.5 hours after landing.
The airline said the aircraft was struck by lightning just prior to landing. The aircraft could not be immediately repaired for the return flight, the night curfew prevented a departure past 22:00L forcing about half of the passengers to spend the night at the airport on campbeds.
Passengers booked on the return flight reported they were initially told to be bussed to Dusseldorf Weeze Airport and fly out from there, however, that bus never came. Then they were asked for those who needed hotel accomodation but then it was explained all hotels were booked out due to a large trade fair. Finally the airport provided campbeds until the flight departed the next morning.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Sep 18, 2013
Classification
Incident
Cause
Lightning strike
Airline
Ryanair
Flight number
FR-2037
Departure
Palma Mallorca, Spain
Destination
Dortmund, Germany
Aircraft Registration
EI-DAK
Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800
ICAO Type Designator
B738
This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source
You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.
Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!
Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.
Send tip
Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.
Related articles
Fleet type match
Ryanair B738 at Dublin on Apr 9th 2023, temporary runway excursion and nose gear damage on landing
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registration EI-DHH performing flight FR-5542 from Liverpool,EN (UK) to Dublin (Ireland) with 172 passengers and 6 crew,…
Fleet type match
Ryanair B38M at London on Dec 4th 2023, rapid descent during go around
A Ryanair Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration EI-HET performing flight FR-1269 from Klagenfurt (Austria) to London Stansted,EN (UK), was on final approach…
Fleet type match
Ryanair B738 over Celtic Sea on Oct 31st 2024, cabin pressure problems
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registration EI-EBD performing flight FR-10 from Dublin (Ireland) to Madrid,SP (Spain), was enroute at FL370 over the…
Fleet type match
Ryanair B738 and Binter E295 at Tenerife on Oct 21st 2024, loss of separation on takeoff/go around
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registration EI-DYD performing flight FR-4199 from Madrid,SP to Tenerife North,CI (Spain) with 182 passengers and 6 crew,…
Fleet type match
Ryanair B38M and Malta Air B738 at Las Palmas on Oct 12th 2024, loss of separation on runway
A Ryanair Boeing 737-8 Max, registration EI-IFS performing flight FR-2296 from Las Palmas,CI to Palma de Mallorca,SP (Spain) with 121 passengers and…
Newest articles
Spring Japan A321 at Sapporo on Nov 29th 2024, runway incursion by vehicle
A Spring Airlines Japan Airbus A321-200 freighter, registration JA82YA performing flight IJ-407 (dep Nov 28th) from Tokyo Narita to Sapporo New…
Fleet type match
Commut E145 near Monroe on Dec 2nd 2024, smoke in cockpit
A CommutAir Embraer ERJ-145 on behalf of United, registration N14148 performing flight UA-4830 from Little Rock,AR to Houston Intercontinental,TX…
Subscribe today
Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.
Pick your plan and subscribePartner
A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.
ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.
SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today
AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American AirlinesUnited
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways