THIS is the terrifying moment when flames erupted from a Boeing plane’s engine mid-air, forcing the jet to make an emergency landing.

The experience was so frightening for those on board that one passenger even sent goodbye texts to their loved ones.

A video taken on one passenger’s phone caught the horrifying incident as flames sputter out of the Condor plane’s engine.

It happened shortly after takeoff from the popular holiday island of Corfu.

The flight had already reached an altitude of 36,000ft when the plane experienced a disruption to the turbine airflow, according to WDR.

It had been on course to fly to Düsseldorf, but the burst of flames forced the pilots to make an emergency landing at Brindisi in Italy.

The flight touched down at the Italian airport just 40 minutes after takeoff on Saturday evening.

Terrified passengers have shared their experiences of the heart-stopping moment when fire erupted from the engines.

One person on board told Bild: “Suddenly, the power went out for a few seconds, and we realised we were no longer climbing.”

Another said: “It was an incredibly horrible experience. I already sent goodbye texts because I thought, ‘It’s over now’.”

In one TikTok video caught by an eyewitness on the ground, the plane can be seen coming down with flashes of flame bursting from its engine.

Loud booms can also be heard as it makes its descent.

A Condor spokesperson told The Sun the incident was caused by a reaction at the back of the engine – and that the engine itself was not on fire.

They said: “Flight DE3665 from Corfu to Düsseldorf diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025.

“The reason was a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine.

“Due to the fault message, it was precautionarily decided to divert to Brindisi.

“This posed no danger to the guests or crew members at any time.” 

Another plane was sent to carry the passengers to Düsseldorf the next day.

But limited availability in Brindisi meant that not all of them received hotel accommodation.

The spokesperson added: “Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels.

“Additional vouchers and blankets were organised at the airport, and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies.

“Passengers who took advantage of alternative accommodation options can submit their expenses for reimbursement.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but the safety of our passengers and employees is always our top priority.”

The plane is currently undergoing a technical inspection.