Ryanair passenger partially sucked from window after engine damage on Greece-Germany flight
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Ryanair passenger partially sucked from window after engine damage on Greece-Germany flight
Passenger partially sucked from Ryanair Boeing 737 after window shatters mid-flight: Greece investigates
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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday that initial findings suggest a foreign object may have caused the engine damage that led to a window breaking on a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen on July 10, 2026. The incident resulted in a passenger being partially sucked out of the broken window.
The flight, operated by a Boeing 737, experienced a loss of cabin pressure after a part of the engine broke off and shattered a window. The aircraft made an emergency landing. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
O'Leary stated that the initial indication is that the engine was damaged by a foreign object during takeoff from Thessaloniki. However, he cautioned that this is not yet confirmed. The aircraft is 18 years old, but the engine had undergone a full overhaul in the past two years.
Ryanair's financial director, Neil Sorahan, confirmed that the company has been in contact with the family of the passenger involved. The passenger, identified as Ljubisa Karović, was nearly sucked out of the window but was pulled back in by his wife and other passengers.
The initial report on the incident is expected to be published in about 28 days. O'Leary emphasized that the age of the aircraft and its maintenance history do not appear to be factors in the incident.
Ryanair has faced challenges due to the recent crisis in the Middle East, which has affected bookings and profits. Despite this, the company remains confident in its long-term prospects and continues to focus on safety and customer service.
The incident occurred on a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany. The passenger's wife, Svetlana Grković, and two other passengers helped to pull Karović back into the cabin. The NTSB is leading the investigation, with the FAA also involved.
Ryanair's first-quarter profit took a 34% hit due to the Middle East crisis, but the company remains confident in its long-term prospects. The company is also dealing with challenges such as rising fuel costs and the new European entry-exit system, which has increased wait times at airports.
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