A passenger on a Ryanair flight from Greece was reportedly almost sucked out of a shattered window in mid-air, with local reports saying his wife held on to his legs before the plane made an emergency landing.
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Key facts
- A passenger was reportedly partially sucked out of a window on a Ryanair flight from Greece.
- The window shattered mid-air after an engine failure, according to local reports.
- The man was said to have been saved by his wife hanging on to his legs.
- The flight was forced to make an emergency landing.
A passenger on a Ryanair flight was reportedly almost sucked out of a window after it shattered in mid-air during a journey from Greece, according to reports from the Guardian and Sky News.
The Guardian reported that the man, described as Serbian, was lifted out of his seat into the plane’s slipstream and hung headfirst out of the window. The incident followed an engine failure that resulted in parts smashing the acrylic window, according to local reports cited by the outlet.
According to the Guardian, the man was saved by his wife, who held on to his legs as he was pulled toward the opening.
Sky News reported that the flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the passenger was partially sucked out of the window.
The reports rely on local accounts of the incident, and further official details had not been confirmed in the sources available.
Why it matters
Mid-air window failures are rare but potentially life-threatening events that raise questions about aircraft safety and maintenance. The dramatic account, if confirmed, underscores the risks passengers can face when structural components fail during flight.
Frequently asked questions
What happened on the Ryanair flight?
According to the Guardian and Sky News, a window shattered mid-air on a flight from Greece and a passenger was reportedly partially sucked out before the plane made an emergency landing.
How was the passenger saved?
The Guardian reported, citing local reports, that the man's wife held on to his legs after he was lifted out of his seat and hung headfirst out of the window.
What caused the window to shatter?
Local reports cited by the Guardian said an engine failure resulted in parts smashing the acrylic window.
Timeline
- Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of shattered window during flight
The Guardian World: Serbian man reportedly saved by wife hanging on to his legs after window shattered on journey from Greece A passenger on a Ryanair flight was reportedly almost sucked out of a window after it shattered in mid-air during a journey from Greece. The man was said to have been lifted
- Passenger 'partially sucked out of window' on Ryanair flight
Sky News: A Ryanair flight was forced to make a emergency landing after a passenger was reportedly partially sucked out of a window.