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Ryanair changes 737 disembarkation procedures after Italian study flags disproportionate airstair falls

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Italian investigators found that Boeing 737 built-in airstairs are steeper and narrower than those typically used by ground-handlers, highlighting a disproportionate number of falls involving the stairs—almost exclusively on Ryanair jets. Ryanair has amended its disembarkation procedures in response.

Discovered 2026-09-07T02:20:51.769934-07:00 | 2026-09-07T02:20:51.769934-07:00

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  • Italian investigators identified a recurring safety concern involving the geometry of built-in 737 airstairs and reported a disproportionate number of falls, almost exclusively involving Ryanair aircraft.
  • Ryanair’s procedural change shows how operator-specific ground and passenger-handling practices may be adjusted in response to safety findings, with potential relevance for other 737 operators and ground-handling teams.

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