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Passenger partially sucked out of aircraft after window detachment during flight
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2026-07-10 19:36   Incidents   10

Passenger partially sucked out of aircraft after window detachment during flight

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany experienced a mid-air incident when a window detached, partially sucking a passenger out of the cabin.The passenger, a 61-year-old man from Serbia, was held by his wife, who reportedly clung to his legs to prevent him from being fully ejected.Passengers assisted in pulling him back into the cabin, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but otherwise in good condition.The incident occurred during a flight operated by Malta Air, which diverted back to Thessaloniki after the window failure.The airline confirmed the event, attributing it to a piece of the engine breaking off and striking the window.Witnesses described the decompression as sudden, with screams and the deployment of oxygen masks.The passenger had not removed his seat belt, which contributed to his survival.The incident highlights aviation safety protocols and the critical role of crew and passengers in emergency situations.Investigations into the cause of the window detachment are ongoing, with aviation authorities monitoring the case closely.

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