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Expert reveals who might be at fault
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A Ryanair flight over Greece experienced a midair decompression when a piece of engine debris shattered a window, partially pulling passenger Ljubisa Karovic out of the aircraft shortly after takeoff.
- Karovic's wife and other passengers helped pull him back inside, and the plane made an emergency landing in Thessaloniki; Karovic suffered severe burns and was hospitalized.
- The incident is under investigation by the US National Transportation Safety Board at the request of Greek authorities, with experts emphasizing that such events are extremely rare.
- Possible causes being examined include engine failure, maintenance issues, or manufacturing defects, with liability potentially extending to the airline or manufacturer depending on findings.
- Aviation experts urge the public not to fear flying, noting that air travel remains significantly safer than driving despite the terrifying nature of this rare event.
