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The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says it will investigate a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany after broken engine parts shattered a window, partially sucking a passenger through before fellow passengers pulled him back inside; the probe was requested by Greek authorities.
US NTSB preliminary findings indicate a fatigued engine fan blade fractured on a Ryanair Malta Air 737-800, sending debris into the cabin, shattering a window at row 11 and prompting depressurization as the aircraft climbed to 16,000 feet; a 61-year-old passenger in seat 11F was partially pulled through the opening but was pulled back by others; bird remains were found in several engine parts, and maintenance records show four suspected bird strikes in the prior year, though the root cause is not yet determined; the engine blades had ultrasonic inspections in late 2025 and mid-2026 with no damage detected; investigators say the probe is ongoing.
An NTSB preliminary report says a fatigue-cracked No. 2 engine fan blade on a Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS separated on takeoff from Thessaloniki, sending fragments into the cabin, shattering a window and partially sucking a passenger out before crew members pulled him back inside. The July 10 flight returned to Greece for an emergency landing. Investigators found fatigue cracking in the blade and deformation in eight other blades; bird remains were recovered and blade inspections had occurred less than three weeks earlier under a rule prompted by a 2018 Southwest incident. The NTSB will lead the international investigation with Greece, and a final report could take 1-2 years. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s public comments were criticized by the NTSB for discussing potential causes before the investigation concluded.
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany saw a window blow out, partially pulling Ljubisa Karović from his seat and leaving him half in and half out of the cabin. He suffered burns and a neck injury but survived, aided by his wife and fellow passengers as crew reportedly managed the depressurization. The US NTSB has opened an investigation, while Ryanair defends its crew’s response and says medical assistance was arranged on landing.
Ljubisa Karović survived being partly sucked from a Ryanair cabin window when the plane depressurised after an explosion-like noise and a shattered window; the aircraft descended rapidly, fellow passengers and a man helped pull him back inside while crew attended later; he remains with burns and a neck brace and is recovering, with his lawyer criticizing the crew’s initial response and Ryanair defending their adherence to safety procedures; the incident is under investigation and he seeks compensation.
Ryanair posted Q1 profit after tax of €538m, down from €820m a year earlier, as passenger demand cooled amid the Middle East crisis, fares fell about 6%, and 20% of its fuel remained unhedged while costs rose 11% to €3.81bn; shares slid roughly 5.6% after the open. The airline says its conservative hedging policy shields it from oil volatility, but it issued cautious rest-of-year guidance with little visibility for H2 or FY27, noting jet-fuel prices remain a key risk for European carriers.
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flying from Thessaloniki to Germany suffered a window blowout after takeoff when debris from the engine struck the pane; a passenger was partly sucked out but pulled back in, and the plane landed safely in Thessaloniki. Investigators, including the US NTSB, are examining whether the cause was engine failure, maintenance issues, or a manufacturing defect, with liability still undetermined. Experts say such events are extremely rare, and overall air travel remains much safer than driving.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki returned to the airport after a passenger window dislodged shortly after takeoff, nearly pulling a 61-year-old passenger outward at about 16,000 feet. The man was treated for neck injuries and friction burns, and a replacement aircraft was arranged to continue the journey to Memmingen. Aviation experts say rapid depressurization incidents are extremely rare and point to a possible engine-piece failure as a cause, while emphasizing the importance of following crew instructions.
A Ryanair Malta Air flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen was forced to return after a cabin window dislodged minutes after takeoff, leaving a 61-year-old passenger partially outside the aircraft. His wife and another passenger pulled him back inside during a nearly two-minute struggle as the plane descended. He was hospitalized with serious injuries after the aircraft safely landed back in Thessaloniki, and Greece’s air-safety authority is investigating the incident.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen returned to Thessaloniki after a window blew out, causing cabin decompression and partially pulling a passenger out of the cabin; three passengers and his wife pulled him back inside as oxygen masks deployed. The plane landed normally, and the man was hospitalized with serious injuries but is not believed to be life-threatening. Greek authorities are investigating, with the Hellenic Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority leading the probe and the FAA offering support.
A Ryanair Malta Air flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen depressurized when a window shattered after an engine failure; Svetlana Grković held onto her husband Ljubisa Karović’s legs while two passengers helped pull him back inside as he was partially outside for minutes. He is seriously injured and hospitalized; the plane returned to Thessaloniki and later continued to Memmingen on a replacement aircraft, with the incident under investigation.
An 18-year-old Ryanair Malta Air flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen suffered a cabin depressurization when a window dislodged, leaving a man with his head and shoulders outside the cabin for about two minutes. His wife held his legs and, with help from other passengers, pulled him back inside. He is seriously injured and hospitalized, while the plane landed safely back in Thessaloniki. Investigations are underway with Greek authorities and international partners; an adviser for the family suggested the right-engine failure caused debris to strike the window, but investigators have not confirmed this.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen diverted after engine debris shattered a window at 20,000 feet, leaving a man partially sucked out; his wife Svetlana Grković grabbed his legs and, with another traveler, held him in as the cabin pressure dropped and the plane returned to Thessaloniki. The man was seriously injured and unconscious at times; the incident is under investigation.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen experienced rapid cabin decompression when a window detached due to engine debris, leaving a passenger partially outside the aircraft. Fellow travelers pulled him back in as the crew responded; the man, who had kept his seat belt fastened, was hospitalized with friction burns but was reported in good condition. The plane returned safely to Thessaloniki after the incident.
New footage from a Ryanair flight shows an engine nacelle shredding and a window blowing out at 20,000 feet, causing immediate decompression. A 61-year-old Serbian man was pulled back inside after being sucked out up to his shoulders; fellow passengers helped save him. The plane returned to Thessaloniki and landed safely; he is being treated for friction burns.