Ryanair window detaches mid-flight over North Macedonia, passenger partially sucked out

A Ryanair window detached during flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen over North Macedonia, and a 61-year-old Serbian passenger was partially sucked out before being pulled back by fellow passengers, according to i24NEWS and N12. The plane made an emergency landing and the passenger was hospitalized with friction burns but in good condition.

Earlier today, The Zioneer reported on i24NEWS's initial account citing a window shattering on takeoff from Thessaloniki. Subsequent reports from N12 (Asaf Rozentzweig) and additional i24NEWS coverage clarified that the incident occurred during flight over North Macedonia. According to AFP, quoted by passengers, the window detached, likely due to a particle from the engine, causing a decompression. A 61-year-old Serbian passenger was partially sucked out but was pulled back by seatmates. The plane returned to Thessaloniki for an emergency landing. The passenger was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition. The incident is under investigation.

7 developments

1. 14:52 · 12 JulLatest

   New details released on how the passenger was saved during the incident.

2. 18:03 · 10 Jul

   Window detached during takeoff, passenger nearly ejected from aircraft.

3. 17:35 · 10 Jul

   Passenger hospitalized following emergency landing.

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