General · 11 July 2026

Passenger partially sucked from Ryanair plane after window dislodges

A 61-year-old Serbian man was partially pulled out of a Ryanair plane window on Friday after it dislodged shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece. His wife and other passengers held onto his legs to stop him from being fully sucked out, with the plane descending 9,000ft. The man is being treated for friction burns and shock, while an investigation into the incident is underway.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 July 2026 at 5:21

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