Ryanair passenger recounts near-fatal window failure at 4,500 meters

A Serbian businessman has recounted the terrifying moments he was partially pulled out of a Ryanair flight window at 4,500 meters altitude. Ljubiša Karović was traveling from Greece to Germany on flight FR1879 when the window next to his seat failed, causing a sudden loss of cabin pressure. He described the sound of the explosion preceding the window's failure as the most haunting memory. Karović believes his seatbelt may have saved his life, stating, "Maybe the belt saved me, and maybe it was fate. I believe in God and thank him every day that I am alive." He lost consciousness multiple times during the ordeal. His lawyer described the survival as pure chance. Passengers, not the cabin crew, were instrumental in helping Karović back into the aircraft. His wife, Svetlana, who was seated behind him, recounted how passengers rushed to his aid. One passenger reportedly used a suitcase to block the opening after a bag was immediately sucked out by the airflow. Ryanair, however, stated that the cabin crew adhered to safety protocols during the emergency, which included remaining seated and using oxygen masks.

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That's what I remember. The sound before the chaos, a sound that comes back to me every time I close my eyes.