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Ryanair window dislodges mid-flight, passenger partially sucked outside
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Key Points:
- A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen experienced a window breakage midair after engine debris struck the window shortly after takeoff, causing cabin decompression.
- A 61-year-old Serbian passenger was partially sucked out of the broken window but was held in his seat by fellow passengers, including his wife, and was treated for friction burns and shock.
- The flight returned safely to Thessaloniki, where the passenger received medical assistance, and a replacement aircraft was arranged to continue the journey.
- Ryanair confirmed the incident but did not provide detailed information about the injuries or the cause of the window dislodgement.
- Similar incidents in recent years, including a fatal 2018 Southwest Airlines case, highlight the dangers of engine debris causing window failures in flight.
