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Condor flight DE1664 hard landing at Kalamata Airport

Sequence & Resolution

Event Date05/15/2026
Level
Incident
Flight PhaseLanding
Technical Issue Details
Airbus A321-211 (D-AIAI) experienced a hard landing upon arrival at Kalamata Airport.
The incident occurred on flight DE1664 originating from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
The aircraft touched down hard on runway 17R, which was reported by the captain as a Hard Landing Level 1.
Outcome / Handling
The aircraft was able to roll out normally and taxi to the apron under its own power.
No injuries were reported among passengers or crew members.
The aircraft was grounded for technical inspections and remained in Kalamata for approximately 42 hours before being ferried to Dusseldorf (DUS).
Current Status
The return flight DE1665 to Frankfurt was delayed by approximately 18 hours and was operated by a replacement Airbus A321-211 (D-AIAB) the next day.
The incident aircraft returned to regular commercial service on May 18, 2026.

Flight Information

Flight NumberDE1664
Landing Runway17R (KLX)
Involved AirlineCondor
Involved FlightDE1665
Replacement AircraftD-AIAB
Delay Duration18 hours