Ryanair is widely recognized as one of the safest airlines in the world, as it has never had a fatal accident in its 40-year history. This is an incredible feat given that the airline operates over 3,000 flights per day and has carried hundreds of millions of passengers. The only major hull-loss incident occurred on November 10, 2008, involving Ryanair Flight 4102. The Boeing 737-800 encountered a massive bird strike (multiple starlings) during its final approach to Rome Ciampino Airport. Both engines lost power, and the pilots were forced to perform an emergency landing. While the aircraft sustained substantial damage to the landing gear and fuselage and was eventually written off, all 166 passengers and 6 crew members survived, with only a few minor injuries reported. This incident is often cited as a testament to the rigorous training of Ryanair’s pilots and the safety of the Boeing 737 platform. Despite its "no-frills" reputation and controversial cost-cutting measures in customer service, Ryanair maintains a pristine safety record that rivals or exceeds many of the world's most prestigious flag carriers.