Condor plane narrowly avoided crash due to engine fire: how pilots saved 273 passengers.

A tragedy was narrowly avoided during flight DE3665 of Condor Airways from Corfu to Düsseldorf due to an engine fire at an altitude of less than a kilometer on a Boeing 757-300.

What is known about the accident

During takeoff from Corfu airport, the right engine of the aircraft failed and caught fire, resulting in a deafening sound similar to an explosion heard by witnesses on the ground. The pilots quickly took control of the situation by deactivating the damaged engine and decided to continue the flight on one engine. The aircraft successfully landed at Brindisi airport, Italy, where the risk for emergency landing was less than that at Corfu airport. Fortunately, no one on board the aircraft - 273 passengers and eight crew members - was injured.

It was also reported that airlines KLM and Air France plan to cancel free baggage transportation, allowing only small personal items on board.

During the flight of Condor Airways, an accident occurred due to an engine fire at an altitude of less than a kilometer. The pilots were able to react to the situation in time and safely landed at Brindisi airport, avoiding tragedy. Information has also emerged about changes in baggage transportation from other airlines that will lead to restrictions on transporting large baggage.