**Title: Passenger Partially Ejected from Ryanair Flight After Window Incident**
A serious incident occurred on Friday involving a Ryanair Boeing 737, where a passenger was partially sucked out of the aircraft due to a blown-out window shortly after takeoff. The flight, designated FR1879, was traveling from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, and was operated by Ryanair's subsidiary, Malta Air.
According to reports, the incident unfolded shortly after the aircraft took off when one of its engines malfunctioned, resulting in debris entering the fuselage. This debris reportedly caused a cabin window to shatter, leading to the harrowing experience for a 61-year-old Serbian national seated next to the window. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the passenger was partially ejected from the plane but was able to remain inside due to his seatbelt. His wife, seated beside him, reportedly held onto his legs, while other passengers assisted in pulling him back into the cabin.
The passenger sustained bruises and friction burns from the cold air outside and was taken to a hospital upon landing, where he was treated for shock. The incident triggered panic among the passengers, prompting the deployment of oxygen masks due to cabin depressurization.
Footage shared on social media shows the window completely blown out, with some items inside the cabin appearing to be displaced. Ryanair confirmed the incident, stating that the aircraft safely returned to Thessaloniki and that a replacement plane was arranged for the remaining passengers. However, the airline did not disclose specific details regarding the cause of the window's failure.
In a statement, Ryanair acknowledged the situation: “A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen on Friday morning returned to Thessaloniki shortly after takeoff when a passenger window dislodged inflight.”
Boeing, the manufacturer of the aircraft, has also been made aware of the incident and stated that it is in communication with Ryanair regarding the matter.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the engine malfunction and subsequent window failure is expected to be conducted to ensure the safety of future flights.