A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to return shortly after takeoff on Friday when a passenger window shattered mid-air. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred at approximately 20,000ft and resulted in partial cabin depressurization.
Key Takeaways
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen was forced to return after a window shattered mid-air, partially sucking out a passenger who was saved by fellow travelers. The incident occurred at around 20,000ft, causing cabin depressurization and the deployment of oxygen masks.
- Passenger almost sucked out of Ryanair plane due to shattered window
- Flight FR1879 returned to Thessaloniki after takeoff
- One passenger received medical assistance for shock and injuries
- Greek media speculates engine part may have caused the incident
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▼Source Claims Check
3 Differences FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 3 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Description | 1 Difference | "The Guardian and Daily Mail report that a passenger was almost sucked out, while Reuters notes Ryanair's statement did not elaborate on the cause" | ▼ |
| Cause Of Incident | 1 Difference | "The Guardian and Daily Mail report speculation that a piece of engine broke off and smashed the window, while Reuters notes Ryanair's statement did not elaborate on the cause" | ▼ |
| Altitude At Incident | 1 Difference | "The Guardian reports the flight reached 16,000ft before descending, while Daily Mail states the incident occurred at approximately 20,000ft" | ▼ |
| Flight Details | Broad Agreement | Ryanair flight FR1879 from Thessaloniki to Memmingen | |
| Passenger Injuries | Broad Agreement | Passenger received medical assistance for shock and injuries |
Incident Description
▼"The Guardian and Daily Mail report that a passenger was almost sucked out, while Reuters notes Ryanair's statement did not elaborate on the cause"
Cause Of Incident
▼"The Guardian and Daily Mail report speculation that a piece of engine broke off and smashed the window, while Reuters notes Ryanair's statement did not elaborate on the cause"
Altitude At Incident
▼"The Guardian reports the flight reached 16,000ft before descending, while Daily Mail states the incident occurred at approximately 20,000ft"
Flight Details
Broad AgreementRyanair flight FR1879 from Thessaloniki to Memmingen
Passenger Injuries
Broad AgreementPassenger received medical assistance for shock and injuries
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The shattered window reportedly sucked a 61-year-old Serbian passenger partway out of the aircraft. Fellow travelers, including his wife who held him by the legs, managed to pull him back inside as oxygen masks deployed. The man was taken to hospital suffering from shock and friction burns.
A Ryanair spokesperson confirmed that one passenger received medical assistance on the ground in Thessaloniki. A replacement aircraft was arranged to bring passengers to Memmingen, departing at 9:53am local time. Greek media reported that a piece of engine may have broken off and smashed the window, causing the cabin depressurization.
The incident has drawn significant attention on social media, with videos circulating showing the broken window and dangling oxygen masks. The president of the Panhellenic Federation of Public Hospital Employees described it as "almost a tragedy".
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