A Condor Airways flight with over 270 passengers on board was forced to make an emergency landing in Italy after one of its engines caught fire shortly after departing from Corfu, Greece. The Boeing 757-300, operating as flight DE3665 to Düsseldorf, landed safely in Brindisi. No injuries were reported.
Yesterday, Condor flight #DE3665, a Boeing 757-300 (D-ABOK) from Corfu to Düsseldorf, suffered engine surges shortly after takeoff with flames and loud bangs reported from the right engine.
The crew shut it down, declared an emergency, and safely diverted to Brindisi, Italy,… pic.twitter.com/5spEYF8uKf— Turbine Traveller (@Turbinetraveler) August 17, 2025
According to Greek outlet Phileleftheros, the incident occurred on the evening of August 16, shortly after the aircraft took off from Corfu International Airport at around 8:00 p.m. local time. At an altitude of approximately 1,500 feet, the plane’s right engine malfunctioned and caught fire. Witnesses on the island reported hearing a loud, explosion-like noise as the aircraft flew over the port area.
Videos captured by locals and tourists showed flames and sparks shooting from the aircraft. The flight crew promptly shut down the affected engine to prevent further damage, while emergency response teams at Corfu Airport were placed on red alert.
Although the initial plan was for the aircraft to return to Corfu, the captain opted to continue the flight on one engine, assuring authorities that the plane remained stable. The Boeing 757 climbed to approximately 8,000 feet before turning northwest toward southern Italy.
The aircraft eventually landed safely at Brindisi Airport, where emergency crews were on standby. Most of the passengers, primarily German tourists, were accommodated in hotels overnight and rescheduled to continue their journey to Düsseldorf the following day.
In a statement after the incident, Condor Airways said, “We apologise for any inconvenience, but passenger safety is our top priority at any given time.” German broadcaster RTL reported that the diversion was necessary, as the aircraft was unable to complete the full journey to Düsseldorf on a single engine.
