TUI fly flight diverted to Ibiza
A TUI fly Boeing 737 MAX 8 from Palma to Düsseldorf diverted to Ibiza due to a weather radar malfunction, arriving over 16 hours late after overnight
A TUI fly flight from Palma de Mallorca to Düsseldorf arrived more than 16 hours late after a suspected weather radar fault forced a diversion. Flight X3 2323, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered D-AMAE, departed Palma at approximately 20:30 on Friday, 28 August.
Shortly after take-off, the pilots reportedly detected a malfunction with the aircraft's weather radar. Their initial plan was to return to Palma de Mallorca. That option was unavailable. Severe weather had temporarily closed Palma Airport.
The aircraft circled over Mallorca before diverting to nearby Ibiza. It landed there safely. According to sources including TUI and Mallorca Magazin, passengers disembarked in Ibiza.
Passenger handling and delay
Passengers were provided with overnight hotel accommodation while technicians worked on the aircraft. The flight continued its journey to Düsseldorf the following day. It arrived at approximately 15:00 on Saturday, 29 August. This put it more than 16 hours behind its original schedule.
The incident highlights how a technical fault combined with adverse weather can lead to significant disruptions. Passengers on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 faced an unexpected overnight stay. For the latest on flight disruptions, see our fixtures and injuries pages.
Aircraft and flight details
The following details of the affected flight were reported by aviation sources.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Flight Number | X3 2323 |
| Aircraft Type | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
| Aircraft Registration | D-AMAE |
| Departure Airport | Palma de Mallorca (PMI) |
| Intended Destination | Düsseldorf (DUS) |
| Diversion Airport | Ibiza (IBZ) |
| Departure Time (approx.) | 20:30, 28 August |
| Arrival Time at DUS (approx.) | 15:00, 29 August |
| Total Delay | More than 16 hours |
Cause of the diversion
The primary cause for the diversion was a suspected malfunction of the aircraft's weather radar. The issue was detected shortly after departure from Palma. The planned return to origin was not possible due to the temporary airport closure caused by severe weather. This forced the crew to select an alternate airport, which was Ibiza.
Technicians repaired the aircraft on the ground in Ibiza. The flight then proceeded to its final destination once the repair was complete and the crew was rested. The safe landing in Ibiza and subsequent continuation to Düsseldorf concluded the incident. You can find more operational data in our stats section.
No further details about the specific nature of the radar fault or the repair process were provided in the source reports.
