Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane After Window Rupture; Wife Recounts Ordeal

A harrowing incident occurred on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, on Friday, July 10th, when a passenger was partially sucked out of the aircraft after a window broke mid-flight. The passenger's wife, Svetlana Grković, described the terrifying moments, stating that her husband was pulled halfway out of the plane. She recounted, "If we die, we die together," as she desperately held onto his legs, aided by other passengers. The man, who was returning from vacation with his wife, was reportedly held in place by his seatbelt and the efforts of those around him. He lost consciousness multiple times during the ordeal. Videos from inside the cabin show activated oxygen masks and the shattered window. The plane made an emergency return landing to Thessaloniki. Ryanair confirmed the incident, stating a passenger window "came off" during the flight and that the man received medical attention upon landing. Greek media reports, corroborated by sources speaking to Reuters, suggest a piece of the engine may have detached and struck the window, causing rapid cabin depressurization. An investigation into the exact cause is ongoing, involving Greek aviation authorities and international bodies. Passengers reported extreme panic, with some fearing the plane was about to crash.