Ryanair Passenger Partially Sucked From Plane After Window Breaks Mid-Flight

A Ryanair flight bound for Germany was forced to turn back to Thessaloniki, Greece, on Friday after a passenger window shattered shortly after departure. The terrifying incident saw the passenger seated next to the broken window partially sucked out of the aircraft.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang before the windowpane gave way and oxygen masks deployed. The passenger, identified by Greek media as a Serbian tourist, was fortunate to have his seat belt fastened, which prevented him from being pulled further out and aided in his rescue. Other passengers, including his wife, desperately held onto him to drag him back inside.

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His head and shoulders were sticking out of the broken window.

Greek media and Reuters sources suggested that a piece of an engine part may have struck the window, causing it to break. Ryanair confirmed the flight returned to Thessaloniki due to a "passenger window became dislodged during the flight." The airline stated the passenger received medical treatment upon landing. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had also experienced a diversion the previous day.

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a passenger window became dislodged during the flight.