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‘If we die, we die together’: wife of Ryanair passenger almost sucked through window speaks

‘If we die, we die together’: wife of Ryanair passenger almost sucked through window speaks

Summary

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany had a window break mid-flight after an engine failure, causing cabin pressure to drop. A man was partially sucked out of the plane but was saved by his wife and other passengers. The injured man is hospitalized and in serious condition.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened about 10 minutes after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • An engine failure caused parts to hit and break an acrylic window, leading to rapid cabin decompression.
  • Ljubisa Karović was sucked out headfirst and was outside the plane up to his chest for around two minutes.
  • His wife, Svetlana Grković, and two other passengers pulled him back inside.
  • The injured man lost consciousness three times and is currently in hospital in Greece with serious injuries.
  • Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling due to the sudden loss of cabin pressure.
  • The plane safely returned to Thessaloniki after the incident, and other passengers continued their trip on a replacement aircraft.
  • The event is under investigation by the Greek air safety authority.
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