Ryanair passenger 'had to be pulled back into plane mid-flight after being sucked' of window
•A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a broken window mid-flight, requiring fellow travellers to pull him back in.
•The incident occurred on a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, forcing an emergency return.
•The injured man sustained neck wounds and abrasions, while another passenger required medical treatment; both are reported to be stable.
المصدر: GB News | Source: GB NewsA Ryanair passenger had to be "pulled back" into the plane by fellow travellers during a flight after he was "sucked out" of a window.
He had to be pulled through broken window on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft this morning, with fellow travellers claiming the 61-year-old Serbian man was drawn out up to his shoulders before being rescued.
The flight departed Thessaloniki, Greece, bound for Memmingen, Germany, at 5.55am local time.
Approximately 20,000 feet into the journey, passengers reported hearing a loud bang.
TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayFootage circulating online appears to show the aftermath of the window shattering.
The aircraft was forced to abandon its route and return to its departure airport following the terrifying mid-air emergency.
The man's wife desperately clung to his legs for roughly five minutes as the cabin pressure attempted to force him through the opening, passengers said.
"His head and shoulders were sticking out of the broken window," one eyewitness told Greek broadcaster ERT.
Other travellers aboard the aircraft eventually managed to haul the man back inside the cabin while oxygen masks descended from overhead compartments.
The dramatic rescue effort unfolded as the plane remained at high altitude.
Those seated nearby worked together to bring the partially ejected passenger to safety before the aircraft could begin its emergency descent back to Greece.
The injured man sustained wounds to his neck from the impact, along with abrasions and burns, reports Dutch outlet De Telegraaf.
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He is reported to be awake but remains in a state of shock following the ordeal.
Medical personnel attended to the passenger after the aircraft touched down safely in Thessaloniki.
A pregnant woman who was also aboard the flight required hospital treatment following the incident.
Local media reports indicate she has since been discharged and is in good health.
The 61-year-old Serbian national's condition appears stable, though the psychological impact of being partially ejected from an aircraft at altitude remains a concern.
Ryanair confirmed the incident in a statement to the Daily Mail, explaining that the flight "returned to Thessaloniki shortly after take-off when a passenger window dislodged inflight".
A spokesman for the airline said: "The aircraft landed normally and passengers returned to the terminal.
"One passenger requested and received medical assistance on the ground in Thessaloniki."
Flight tracking data indicates the Boeing 737-800 was airborne for one hour and 14 minutes before touching down back in Greece.
The budget carrier arranged an alternative aircraft to complete the journey.
Passengers finally departed for their German destination at 9.53am local time.
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→A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of a broken window mid-flight, requiring fellow travellers to pull him back in.
→The incident occurred on a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, forcing an emergency return.
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