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A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen returned shortly after take-off when a passenger window dislodged in flight, causing rapid decompression. A 61-year-old Serbian passenger is being treated for friction burns; passengers describe a terrifying descent and debris from the engine. Investigations are under way by Greek authorities, with international agencies also involved.
A Ryanair-operated Boeing 737-800 has suffered a window blowout and cabin decompression during a Thessaloniki–Memmingen flight. The plane has returned safely to Thessaloniki, with one passenger receiving medical care. The NTSB has taken charge of the probe, with Greece participating, while Ryanair defends its safety record.
Investigators say a No. 2 engine fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, shattering a window and injuring a passenger. The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki; ultrasonic inspections showed prior bird strikes and engine parts remain under investigation.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen suffers a shattered window after a fan-blade failure, injuring Ljubisa Karovic. Passengers and crew intervene as the window is blocked and oxygen masks deploy. Ryanair’s CEO has said compensation is possible but not “millions and millions.” The NTSB is investigating.