Four people were taken to hospital after a Ryanair flight departing from Greece was forced to return to its airport following a terrifying incident shortly after take-off. The passenger was reportedly sucked out of a window up to his shoulders, causing panic on board.
Incident Details
The flight, which had just departed from a Greek airport, encountered a sudden decompression event that led to a passenger being partially ejected through a window. According to reports, the individual was stuck halfway out of the aircraft, with his upper body exposed to the outside at high altitude.
Crew members and fellow passengers rushed to pull the man back inside, managing to secure him before further injury occurred. The pilot declared an emergency and turned the plane back to the departure airport, landing safely shortly afterward.
Medical Response and Hospitalizations
Four individuals were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The passenger who was partially sucked out suffered injuries consistent with rapid decompression and exposure, while others were treated for shock and minor injuries sustained during the incident.
Local emergency services met the aircraft upon landing, providing immediate medical assistance. The extent of the injuries has not been fully disclosed, but all four were reported to be in stable condition.
Investigation Underway
Aviation authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the window failure. Ryanair issued a statement confirming the incident and expressing cooperation with investigators. The airline emphasized the safety of its fleet and pledged to determine the root cause to prevent future occurrences.
Passengers described scenes of chaos and fear as the event unfolded. One traveler stated, "It was absolutely terrifying; people were screaming and trying to help. We thought we were going to crash."
