Ryanair has never had a fatal crash Ryanair has an excellent safety record. In its 37 years of existence, there have been zero passenger or crew member fatalities.

In 2026, Ryanair maintains an exceptionally strong safety record and has never suffered a passenger fatality due to a crash in its 40-year history. The airline operates a massive, modern fleet primarily consisting of Boeing 737-800 and the newer, high-capacity 737 MAX 8200 aircraft. While they have had several "incidents"—such as emergency landings due to bird strikes, engine overheating, or instrument failures—none have resulted in a hull loss or loss of life. One of the most notable events occurred in 2008 when a flight to Rome Ciampino suffered multiple bird strikes to both engines, resulting in an emergency landing where the landing gear collapsed; despite the aircraft being written off, there were no serious injuries. This track record makes Ryanair one of the statistically safest airlines in the world, despite its "no-frills" reputation, as it adheres to the same stringent EASA safety regulations as legacy European carriers.