Ryanair flight FR9448 experienced an unexpected emergency landing in Madrid while en route to Newquay Airport. The flight, which took off from Malaga, was slated to arrive in Newquay at 4:45 PM but was subsequently delayed and expected to land at 5:55 PM.
Details of the Emergency Landing
According to reports from passengers, the flight safely landed in Madrid after experiencing technical issues. A passenger, identified as Eileen, mentioned that the aircraft faced difficulties with “burning excess fuel” due to its inability to ascend to sufficient altitude.
Current Situation for Passengers
- Flight: Ryanair FR9448
- Departure: Malaga, Spain
- Original Arrival: Newquay Airport, 4:45 PM
- Delayed Arrival: Expected at 5:55 PM
- Landing Location: Madrid, Spain
As of the latest updates, passengers have remained on board while luggage is being offloaded from the aircraft. Cornwall Airport Newquay is actively tracking the situation and has confirmed that a technical fault prompted the diversion to Madrid. Plans are underway to facilitate the transfer of passengers to another aircraft.
