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85 falls in three years, ANSV study finds
A study published by the National Agency for Flight Safety (ANSV) reveals that Ryanair's integrated onboard stairs for Boeing 737s have been involved in 85 falls from 2023 to 2025—a significantly higher rate compared to standard airport stairs. Of the 104 falls reported, 82% occurred on the integrated system, correlating with Ryanair carrying a substantial share of passengers in Italy during the same period. Concerns regarding the design have prompted safety organizations to recommend redesigns that address steepness and dimensions to improve passenger safety.
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Published 1 Sept 2026, 20:05 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- 85 falls reported involving Ryanair's integrated stairs from 2023 to 2025
- Standard airport stairs had a significantly lower fall incident rate
- Study calls attention to risky stair dimensions and insufficient safety protocols
- Ryanair has updated procedures to emphasize handrail use after incidents
- EU regulations do not currently mandate size requirements for integrated stairs
Interesting facts
- The study highlighted that integrated stairs could contribute to human error due to their steepness and asymmetry.
- Despite calls to redesign the stairs, no investigations have declared the system defective.