A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen descended into chaos after a window allegedly dislodged mid-flight, causing a male passenger to be partially sucked out of the aircraft. The incident occurred on Friday morning, 10 July, aboard a Boeing 737-800. According to reports, the passenger was pulled up to his shoulders out of the window, with his head outside the plane, while his wife reportedly clung to his legs to prevent him from being ejected entirely.
Ryanair Statement and Emergency Response
Ryanair issued a statement confirming the incident: “A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen on Friday morning (10 July) returned to Thessaloniki shortly after take-off when a passenger window dislodged inflight. The aircraft landed normally and passengers returned to the terminal. One passenger requested and received medical assistance on the ground in Thessaloniki. In order to minimise any delay, a replacement aircraft was arranged to bring passengers to Memmingen which departed Thessaloniki at 9:53 local this morning.”
The airline did not provide further details on the passenger's condition or the cause of the window dislodgement. Images of the dislodged window have emerged, showing the gap in the aircraft's fuselage.
Impact and Ongoing Investigation
The incident caused significant disruption, but Ryanair quickly arranged a replacement aircraft to minimise delays for other passengers. The flight eventually departed for Memmingen at 9:53 local time. Authorities are expected to investigate the mechanical failure that led to the window dislodging. This event highlights potential safety concerns with aircraft maintenance and emergency procedures. The passenger who received medical attention is reported to be stable, though further updates on his condition have not been released.
