A man was partially sucked out of a window during a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Munich, surviving thanks to the quick actions of his wife and other passengers who pulled him back inside. The incident occurred mid-flight, leaving the victim, identified as Ljubisa Karović, with severe injuries and memory loss. His wife, Svetlana Grković, described the harrowing moments to Serbian media, stating that half of her husband’s body had been outside the plane before he was brought back aboard. The flight, which departed from Thessaloniki International Airport, experienced a sudden decompression when the window shattered. According to reports, Karović managed to keep his seatbelt fastened, allowing others to help hold onto him while part of his upper torso remained exposed to the external air flow. A passenger recounted the experience to Radio Salonicco, describing how the decompression made breathing difficult and how the injured man bled and lost consciousness multiple times, likely due to lack of oxygen and shock. Grković detailed how she held onto her husband's legs, saying, “If we die, we die together.” She explained that Karović remained upside down until his chest for two minutes before being pulled back into the cabin. Other passengers assisted in the effort, including a man whom she believed to be Albanian. Grković expressed gratitude toward this individual, hoping to meet him personally to thank him again. Karović, aged 62, is currently hospitalized in Greece, suffering from serious injuries, including severe burns and a severely damaged hand. He is reportedly under shock and unable to communicate effectively. His wife emphasized the importance of him being alive, noting that he does not remember everything that happened during the incident. Passengers on board described the terrifying experience, with one reporting hearing screams and briefly thinking someone might have accidentally opened an emergency door. Another mentioned the extreme decompression felt throughout the aircraft, making it hard to breathe. These accounts highlight the intense fear and confusion that gripped everyone on the flight during the critical moments following the window explosion. Ryanair confirmed the incident in a statement, explaining that the flight returned to Thessaloniki shortly after takeoff when the window detached during the journey. The airline noted that the plane landed safely, and all passengers were returned to the terminal. Meanwhile, Fraport Greece, the airport operator, stated that the incident is under investigation by the Greek Aviation and Railway Safety Authority. The event has raised concerns about aircraft safety and the potential risks associated with in-flight emergencies. As investigations continue, authorities will examine the circumstances surrounding the window failure and assess whether there were any contributing factors that could have led to such an incident. The outcome of these inquiries will determine future safety measures and protocols aimed at preventing similar occurrences.
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