Boeing jet evacuated after people see flames shooting out of engine in shocking image

A Ryanair Boeing flight had to be evacuated after cabin crew observed 'fumes' outside of the aircraft.

Earlier today (October 3), Ryanair flight FR8826 was set to take-off from Brindisi airport in Italy when passengers were forced to evacuate.

Footage has since emerged on social media of the Boeing 737-8AS aircraft (9H-QCB) with one of its engines in flames.

Aviation news Twitter account FL360aero reports 'nearly 200 passengers' had to be evacuated using the 'emergency evacuation slides,' sharing footage of firefighters assisting people down and passengers standing around the aircraft alongside a photograph of the engine on the right wing burning orange in flames.

And it hasn't taken long for social media users to weigh in on the footage and images which have emerged online.

One Twitter user said: "The worst thing about this situation is the idiots who evacuated with their bags. They should be banned from flying."

"Great to see everyone has their bags FFS," another added.

Indeed, a spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority once told The Independent: "In an emergency situation, where the crew tell passengers to evacuate the aircraft, it is vital that everyone follows the crew’s instructions and leaves the aircraft as quickly as possible. That means leaving all cabin baggage and belongings behind.

"An emergency evacuation will only take place if there is a significant safety risk. So, even if the cause of the emergency isn’t obvious within the aircraft, it is imperative that everyone gets off the aircraft as quickly as possible and that passengers don’t block the escape of themselves and others by trying to take baggage and belongs with them."

And a third user simply commented: "Another frightening example of the unpredictability of engines. Thankfully, everyone evacuated safely."

Ryanair said in a statement: "Flight FR8826 from Brindisi to Turin was delayed this morning after cabin crew observed fumes on the outside of the aircraft.

"Passengers were disembarked without incident and returned to the terminal by bus."

A spokesperson for Brindisi Airport told Italian media: "Aeroporti di Puglia announces that due to a problem with a departing aircraft, it was necessary to close the Salento Airport in Brindisi.

"The problem, which occurred when the aircraft was already aligned at the head for take-off, required the evacuation of passengers via emergency slides.

"All operations were carried out with maximum safety for passengers and crew."

UNILAD has approached Boeing, Ryanair and Brindisi Airport for comment.