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Boeing plane diverts moments after take off as bright flashes spark in sky

Summary by The Independent
A Boeing plane was forced to divert moments after take off as bright flash sparked in sky. Flight DE3665, bound for Düsseldorf, took off from the island of Corfu before it was diverted to Brindisi, Italy, on 16 August. Footage shows a bright flash on the right-hand side of the aircraft in the sky. An airline spokesman said: “Flight DE3665 from Corfu to Dusseldorf diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025. The reason was a parameter indication outsi…

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A Boeing jetliner caught fire, forcing an emergency landing moments after takeoff from Corfu. Shocking footage of the incident on board flight DE3665 to Dusseldorf, which was carrying 273 passengers and eight crew members, shows the engine catching fire during takeoff on Saturday. Moments after takeoff, orange flashes were seen glowing from the plane's right engine. The flashing continued for several seconds before abruptly stopping. Moments lat…

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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