# Eurowings technical incidents and Málaga airport disruptions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eurowings-technical-flight-incidents
> Updated: 2026-08-24T11:56:24.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026, a Eurowings Airbus flight from Cologne/Bonn to Málaga returned to its origin after the crew encountered a cockpit warning regarding the landing-flap control system. The aircraft landed safely in Cologne with no injuries reported.

In August 2026, a Eurowings flight departing from Málaga for Stuttgart was forced to return to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport due to a potential blockage in the landing gear. The crew issued a ‘Pan-Pan’ urgency signal. Air traffic controllers managed the situation by reserving a specific runway for the aircraft and diverting other traffic to ensure the airport remained operational. The aircraft landed without incident, and normal airport operations resumed following a safety inspection of the runway.

On the following Sunday, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport experienced further disruptions when operations were temporarily suspended for approximately 50 minutes. Multiple pilots reported a drone near the end of runway 12, leading to a security alert. This incident resulted in the diversion of eight flights from various locations, including Madrid, Tirana, Birmingham, Bristol, London, and Cork, to nearby airports in Seville and Alicante-Elche. Security forces investigated the area but found no drone, allowing operations to resume once the threat was cleared.

On Sunday night, a subsequent drone sighting near the approach zone caused further disruptions. Enaire, the Spanish air navigation manager, suspended arrivals for approximately 30 minutes starting around 21:00. During this period, eight flights were diverted, with seven going to Seville and one to Alicante. Eurocontrol also reported that the airport was unavailable for arrivals during this time.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Málaga Airport flight arrivals suspended due to drone sighting

A drone sighting at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport forced the suspension of arrivals for 30 minutes, diverting eight flights and causing significant travel delays for passengers in Spain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlaga-airport-flight-arrivals-suspended-due-to-drone-sighting

### 2026-08-22: Málaga Airport faces emergency landing and drone-related disruptions

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport faced two disruptions: a Eurowings flight emergency due to landing gear issues and a temporary operational halt caused by reported drone sightings.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eurowings-flight-returns-to-mlaga-after-landing-gear-emergency

### 2026-07-31: Eurowings Flight Returns to Cologne After Cockpit Warning

A Eurowings flight to Málaga turned back to Cologne on 25 July 2026 after a landing‑flap warning, performed loops, landed safely, and passengers were rebooked on a delayed replacement.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eurowings-flight-returns-to-cologne-after-cockpit-warning

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