Ryanair Flight Turbulence Injures Several, One Seriously Over Italy

ROME, Italy — A Boeing 737-8AS operating for Ryanair suffered severe turbulence while en route through Italian airspace on March 26, 2026, resulting in injuries to several occupants including one with serious injuries. Aviation Safety Network logs the event as an accident with no fatalities or airframe damage recorded.

Flight FR4132 was flown by Malta Air using Boeing registration 9H-QEC between Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) and Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI). The operator conducts wet-lease operations for the low-cost carrier. Turbulence was encountered during the cruise phase of flight according to initial reports from aviation safety trackers.

AeroInside confirmed the incident involving the 737-800 variant, noting the severity of the injuries sustained by passengers and crew members onboard. While one individual required serious medical attention, emergency services were available at the destination airport in Bari upon landing.

Investigation Status

No official statements from aviation authorities such as EASA or Italian ENAC were released as of March 28, 2026. Preliminary data is logged on the Aviation Safety Network wiki page with details awaiting further review by relevant safety investigation bodies.

The aircraft remained airworthy following the incident and returned to service. This event adds to a broader trend of turbulence-related occurrences noted in aviation safety databases across recent months.