Nov 20th 2025 : A Buzz Boeing 737-800 operating on behalf of Ryanair was forced to return to Seville shortly after departure following a tire blowout and subsequent hydraulic system failure during takeoff. The incident is under investigation by Spanish aviation authorities.
The aircraft, registration SP-RKK, was performing flight FR-4008 from Seville (Spain) to Marrakesh (Morocco). While departing Seville’s runway 27, one of the main landing gear tires burst at the moment of rotation. The tire failure led to a significant hydraulic malfunction on the aircraft.
After takeoff, the crew levelled the aircraft off at approximately 4,000 feet before entering a holding pattern at 5,000 feet to assess the situation and complete the required checklists. With the situation stabilized, the crew positioned the aircraft for a return approach to Seville.
The Boeing 737 landed safely back on runway 27 about one hour after departure. Emergency services were on standby, but no further damage occurred and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
Official Findings
Poland’s State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (PKBWL) confirmed that Spain’s Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) has opened a formal investigation into the occurrence.
In a statement, the CIAIAC reported:
“The BOEING 737-800 aircraft with registration SP-RKK suffered a blowout of one of the tires on the main landing gear during the takeoff maneuver. Following the blowout, the aircraft’s hydraulic system failed. Specifically, two of the three hydraulic systems became inoperative. In response, the crew declared a MAYDAY and returned to Seville Airport, where they landed without further damage. Both the crew and passengers were unharmed.”
Aircraft Status
The occurrence aircraft has remained grounded at Seville Airport and was still on the ground eight days after the incident, as inspections and investigative work continue.
The CIAIAC investigation is expected to focus on the tire failure, the resulting hydraulic system losses, and the aircraft’s system response during the takeoff phase.
