Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Window Panel Detaches, Passenger Partially Ejected

A terrifying incident unfolded on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, when a window panel detached just 10 minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 737 aircraft made an emergency landing after rapidly descending approximately 2,700 meters.

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We heard what sounded like some kind of explosion.

Passengers reported hearing an explosion-like sound. One passenger described how his wife held onto a 61-year-old male passenger for about five minutes as he was being pulled out of the window, preventing him from being fully ejected. The man, who was reportedly pulled out up to his shoulders, was eventually pulled back inside by other passengers.

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My wife held onto my husband for about five minutes as he was being pulled out of the window.

Ryanair confirmed that the flight returned to Thessaloniki due to a detached passenger window. The airline stated that a replacement aircraft was arranged to transport the passengers to Memmingen. While passengers suggested that engine debris caused the window failure, Ryanair has not commented on this specific cause.

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The flight returned to Thessaloniki after a passenger seat window detached shortly after departure.

Greek media reported that a piece of engine component fell off during takeoff, causing the cabin pressure to drop. Videos circulating on social media appear to show damage to a Boeing 737 engine, with fan blades missing. The injured passenger is receiving treatment for friction burns and is conscious, according to a hospital official. The Irish Aviation Authority is aware of the incident and is providing full cooperation for the investigation.

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We immediately realized there was a drop in cabin pressure. There were screams and for a moment I thought someone had accidentally opened an emergency door.