Passenger injury during boarding at London Stansted

No fatalities • Stansted, United Kingdom

A child passenger sustained serious injuries after falling from an airstair while boarding a Ryanair flight.

What happened

On July 17, 2009, during the boarding process at London Stansted airport, a child passenger fell from the airstair of a Boeing 737, registration EI-DLJ. The aircraft was operated by Ryanair.

The incident resulted in 1 serious injury to the passenger. The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) initiated an investigation into the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Jul 2009 BOEING 737 700 accident near Stansted, United Kingdom?

A child passenger sustained serious injuries after falling from an airstair while boarding a Ryanair flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Jul 2009 BOEING 737 700 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Jul 2009 involved a BOEING 737 700, operated by Ryanair, at Stansted, United Kingdom.

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