Palma de Mallorca, Spain — Saturday, July 5, 2025 – In a frightening early-morning incident, a Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft was urgently evacuated on the apron of Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) in Palma following a reported fire onboard. The emergency evacuation left 18 passengers with minor injuries, some sustained while jumping from the aircraft’s wings to reach safety.
🔥 Fire Incident Triggers Emergency Response
According to official reports, the SAMU061 emergency coordination center received a distress call at 12:36 a.m., reporting an onboard fire on a parked aircraft at Palma Airport. The aircraft was reportedly undergoing boarding preparations at the time.
Passengers were evacuated using the aircraft’s emergency exits, with several choosing to jump directly from the Boeing 737’s wing surfaces to the tarmac below, resulting in bruises, sprains, and minor lacerations.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, paramedics, and airport security, were dispatched immediately. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no fatalities were reported.
🛫 Aircraft Type and Flight Details
- Aircraft Model: Boeing 737-800
- Airline: Ryanair (Flight details not publicly confirmed yet)
- Date of Incident: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time of Emergency Call: 12:36 a.m. local time
- Airport: Son Sant Joan Airport (Palma de Mallorca Airport), IATA: PMI
- Injuries: 18 minor (none life-threatening)
🧯 Evacuation and Passenger Safety Measures
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled to evacuate. The cabin crew deployed emergency slides, while others exited onto the wing surfaces and leapt to safety.
Medical personnel on-site treated the injured passengers, with several transported to local hospitals for further evaluation. Airport operations were temporarily disrupted but resumed after the situation was brought under control.
🧪 Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest it may have originated from the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit (APU) or ground equipment, but official confirmation is pending.
✈️ Ryanair Statement (Awaited)
As of now, Ryanair has not issued an official statement, but sources within the airline confirmed that a full internal review is underway. The airline emphasized its commitment to passenger safety and is cooperating with Spanish aviation authorities.
📸 Incident Highlights:
- Aircraft caught fire while parked at Palma airport
- Emergency evacuation via wing exits and slides
- 18 people injured while escaping
- Swift response from SAMU061 and airport fire units
