A recent study examined ۱۰۴ cases of falls from Ryanair's Boeing ۷۳۷ steps in Italy between ۲۰۲۳ and ۲۰۲۵. Notably, ۸۵ of these falls involved passengers who experienced accidents while using the integrated staircase of the aircraft.
Distraction: The Main Cause of Falls
An analysis conducted on these incidents reveals that passenger distraction has been identified as the primary cause of these falls. This raises not only questions about the attention and focus of passengers but also points to the design and safety of the steps.
Should we expect more from safety in airlines? Given these alarming statistics, serious questions arise regarding the quality of design and safety of airline steps. It seems there is a need to review safety standards to prevent such incidents.
