Passenger seriously injured during boarding at Girona-Costa Brava Airport

No fatalities • Girona, Spain

A passenger sustained serious injuries after falling through an airstair railing while boarding a Ryanair flight.

What happened

On June 7, 2010, at 1000 UTC, an incident occurred at Girona-Costa Brava Airport in Girona, Spain, involving a Boeing 737 operated by Ryanair. During the boarding process for a flight destined for Leeds-Bradford International Airport, a passenger fell through the railing of the aircraft's integral airstair.

The passenger sustained 1 serious injury. The remaining 161 passengers and 6 crewmembers on board EI-DAX were not injured.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jun 2010 BOEING 737 accident near Girona, Spain?

A passenger sustained serious injuries after falling through an airstair railing while boarding a Ryanair flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jun 2010 BOEING 737 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jun 2010 involved a BOEING 737, operated by Ryanair, at Girona, Spain.

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