Ryanair Aircraft Clips Barrier After Landing

A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arriving from London sustained significant wing damage after clipping a barrier while taxiing at Kalamata International Airport in southern Greece on Wednesday.

Flight FR6080, which departed from London Stansted Airport on the morning of June 18, landed normally at the regional Greek airport despite encountering turbulence during descent. However, while taxiing to its stand, the aircraft’s wingtip made contact with an airport perimeter barrier, causing visible damage.

Ryanair flight FR6080 Right winglet hit a fence at Kalamata airport in Greece during taxiing after landing.

The Boeing 737 aircraft had arrived from London Stansted when the incident happened.

Ryanair spokesperson said the aircraft had landed safely, but as it taxied, “the… pic.twitter.com/4cKoHi5Pk8

— FL360aero (@fl360aero) June 19, 2025

The Greek Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has not yet issued a public statement or report on the incident. It remains unclear whether any formal investigation will be launched, though standard procedure typically includes an internal assessment and report filed by the airline and airport operator.

The incident occurred during the onset of Europe’s summer holiday travel period, when many leisure destinations such as Kalamata — a gateway to the southern Peloponnese — experience sharp increases in seasonal traffic. Ryanair, Europe’s largest budget carrier, offers several weekly flights from the U.K. to Greek islands and southern mainland destinations.

No injuries were reported in Wednesday’s incident, and no delays or cancellations were noted on subsequent flights departing Kalamata.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Tolga Karadeniz

Tolga is a dedicated aviation enthusiast with years of experience in the industry. From an early age, his fascination with aviation went beyond a mere passion for travel, evolving into a deliberate exploration of the complex mechanics and engineering behind aircraft. As a writer, he aims to share insights , providing readers with a view into the complex inner workings of the aviation industry.

Latest posts by Tolga Karadeniz (see all)

• Qatar Airways Becomes First Airline to Fully Equip Widebody Fleet With Starlink - July 10, 2025
• Swissport Invests €1.5 Billion in Electric GSE Fleet - July 5, 2025
• Ryanair Aircraft Clips Barrier After Landing - June 20, 2025