Ryanair Flight Returns After Window Detaches Mid-Air, Passenger Nearly Sucked Out

A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to return shortly after takeoff when a passenger cabin window detached and shattered during the flight. The incident reportedly began with an engine malfunction, where a detached engine part struck the aircraft window, causing it to break. Oxygen masks were deployed, and the pilots declared an emergency before safely landing back at Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki. Greek authorities reported that four passengers were taken to hospital for medical checks, with one remaining under observation, while most passengers were unharmed. Ryanair confirmed that only one passenger required medical treatment and arranged a replacement aircraft to continue the journey to Germany. The airline apologized for the inconvenience caused. Greek officials have launched an investigation to determine whether the window detachment was due to a technical failure or damage from the engine part impact.