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Ryanair Flight Window Shatters Mid-Air Due to Engine Failure Over Greece

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Ryanair Flight Window Shatters Mid-Air Due to Engine Failure Over Greece
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First reported by N12 · Jul 12, 2026

What happened

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany suffered a window shattering mid-air due to an engine failure, causing rapid cabin depressurization. A passenger was nearly pulled out but survived, and the plane returned safely to Thessaloniki. Investigations point to an Uncontained Engine Failure, a rare and dangerous malfunction, with the FAA assisting in the probe.

  • 01Ryanair flight window shattered mid-air due to engine part detachment shortly after takeoff.
  • 02Passenger near the window was nearly sucked out but saved by seatbelt and other passengers.
  • 03Incident classified as rare Uncontained Engine Failure with missing fan blades observed.
  • 04Plane returned to Thessaloniki for emergency landing; same aircraft had previous emergency return.
  • 05FAA offers help; aircraft uses Boeing 737 NG with CFM56 engines by CFM International.
  • 06Event recalls 2018 Southwest Airlines fatal engine failure leading to FAA-mandated engine casing upgrades.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsRyanair, Federal Aviation Administration, CFM International, GE, Safran, Southwest Airlines, National Transportation Safety Board
PlacesThessaloniki, Greece, Munich, Germany, Sarajevo, United States

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Ryanair Flight Window Shatters Mid-Air Due to Engine Failure Over Greece
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Ryanair Plane Window Shatters Mid-Flight After Engine Part Detaches, Passenger Nearly Sucked Out
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane Window During Flight from Greece to Germany
N12Center · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Ryanair Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Window Survives Thanks to Seatbelt and Wife's Quick Action
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Ryanair Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Window Survives Thanks to Seatbelt and Wife's Quick Action

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