A Ryanair aircraft arriving from the UK sustained significant damage after striking a barrier on the runway at a Greek airport, according to a report by the Daily Mail.

The Boeing 737 had departed from London Stansted on Wednesday morning and landed without incident at Kalamata International Airport. However, during taxiing, the aircraft’s wingtip reportedly collided with a fence bordering the runway, leaving part of the wing visibly torn.

Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene, but passengers were instructed to remain on board, sparking concern over a potential fire risk. “Everyone was scared – it was the fact they said wait on the plane even though there was clearly a risk of fire,” one passenger told The Sun, citing a loud bang before the impact.

Photos taken at the scene show visible damage to the right wing of the aircraft.

In a statement to MailOnline, a Ryanair spokesperson confirmed that Flight FR6080 had landed safely, but “as it was taxiing, the wing tip came in contact with a fence at Kalamata Airport.” The airline added that passengers disembarked normally and the aircraft later underwent routine inspections and maintenance before being cleared for service.

Despite the unsettling experience, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew.

The incident occurred just days after a devastating air disaster in India, where an Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, killing more than 270 people. While unrelated, the proximity of the two events has heightened awareness around air travel safety.