ILOn July 10, 2026, a Serbian tourist was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, when a window detached mid-flight due to engine debris. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise resembling a tire burst, followed by decompression and the activation of oxygen masks. The passenger, whose head and shoulders were partially outside the window, was pulled back inside by other passengers and later hospitalized with friction burns. Ryanair stated the aircraft returned to Thessaloniki shortly after takeoff, landing safely with all passengers. The incident occurred over North Macedonia, where the window was shattered by debris from a detached engine component. Boeing and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the event and offered technical support. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) noted North Macedonia will lead the investigation, with U.S. representatives prepared to assist.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a rare aviation incident without overt ideological framing. It reports on the technical aspects of the event, including the involvement of international regulatory bodies and aircraft manufacturers, without taking sides or emphasizing political implications.
