A 61-year-old Serbian man was partially sucked out of a Ryanair window after it shattered during a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, according to N12 journalist Assaf Rosenzweig. The incident occurred over North Macedonia; the passenger was pulled back by fellow passengers, suffered friction burns, and is in good condition.
At 15:41 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reports that N12 journalist Assaf Rosenzweig has provided a firsthand account and footage of the Ryanair window shattering over North Macedonia, confirming earlier reports that a 61-year-old Serbian passenger was partially sucked out and rescued by fellow travelers. The passenger suffered friction burns and is in good condition.
The incident was first reported at 14:49 Jerusalem by the AFP news agency, which described a window shattering mid-flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, reportedly caused by engine debris. The Zioneer published a bulletin at 15:38 Jerusalem summarizing those initial reports. At 15:40 Jerusalem, Rosenzweig posted footage described as 'moments of horror' from the flight.
The passenger's condition has been reported as good, and he was taken to a hospital. The cause of the window shattering remains under investigation by aviation authorities. No official statement from Ryanair has been released.
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