Videos posted on social media showed flames sputtering from the engine, accompanied by loud booms during descent, intensifying fears on board and among those watching from the ground.

Passengers described the incident as harrowing. One told Bild that the aircraft suddenly lost power for a few seconds and stopped climbing. Another said the experience was so traumatic, they believed it was the end, prompting them to message their families in distress.

A spokesperson for Condor Airlines clarified that the engine itself did not catch fire, but rather experienced a reaction at the back of the engine that triggered abnormal readings. As a precaution, the pilots diverted to the nearest suitable airport. The airline emphasized that passengers and crew were never in actual danger.

Following the emergency landing, passengers were stranded overnight