Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Greece After Engine Failure, Window Shatters

A Ryanair flight operated by Malta Air made an emergency landing in Greece after a severe engine malfunction caused a window to shatter, nearly sucking a passenger out of the plane. The incident occurred on a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, Germany.

Shortly after takeoff, passengers heard a loud noise, described as an explosion, followed by a shattered window. A 61-year-old Serbian passenger sitting next to the window was reportedly pulled towards the opening and was held by other passengers to prevent him from being ejected. He remained conscious but was in shock and sustained injuries to his neck and burns, possibly from air friction.

The pilots decided to return to Thessaloniki after detecting the engine problem. During the descent, a part of the engine reportedly detached, striking and breaking the window. Oxygen masks deployed inside the cabin. The aircraft landed safely at Thessaloniki's Makedonia Airport, where emergency procedures were activated.

Four passengers were transported to the hospital for precautionary checks. While most were later released, one passenger remained hospitalized for further evaluation. Ryanair has provided a replacement aircraft for the remaining passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the engine failure.