No fatalities

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Diverts to Genoa After Pressurization Problem

Genoa, Italy

On January 23, 2013, a BOEING 737 8AS operated by RYAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Genoa, Italy. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 16 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737 8AS
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On 23 January 2013, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (EI-DCX) declared an emergency and diverted to Genoa, Italy due to a pressurization problem on both systems. Two passengers sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was not damaged.

Incident

On 23 January 2013, at approximately 0947 UTC, a Boeing 737-800 registered as EI-DCX, operated by Ryanair, declared an emergency and diverted to Genoa, Italy. The diversion followed a pressurization problem affecting both pressurization systems of the aircraft. Two passengers sustained minor injuries, while the airplane itself was not damaged.

Investigation

The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) of Italy. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has appointed an Accredited Representative to assist the investigation, as the United States is the State of Manufacture and Design of the airplane.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jan 2013 BOEING 737 8AS accident near Genoa, Italy?

On 23 January 2013, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (EI-DCX) declared an emergency and diverted to Genoa, Italy due to a pressurization problem on both systems. Two passengers sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was not damaged.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jan 2013 BOEING 737 8AS accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jan 2013 involved a BOEING 737 8AS, operated by RYAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES INC, at Genoa, Italy.