Man Sucked Out of Airplane, Dangles by Seatbelt
A passenger was partially pulled from a Ryanair flight after a window failed, prompting an official investigation into the incident.
Who reported it (4)
- 'There Was a Noise, Like a Tire Bursting': Man Partially Sucked Out of Window on Ryanair Flight Gizmodo · 47d ago
- Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece AP News · 47d ago
- European regulator appoints technical advisor to probe Ryanair window incident Reuters · 47d ago
- Man Sucked Out of Airplane, Dangles by Seatbelt Futurism · 47d ago broke it first
The story so far
A man was partially sucked out of a window during a flight originating from Greece. Reports describe a loud noise resembling a tire burst before the window broke, leaving the passenger dangling by a seatbelt until he was pulled back inside by fellow passengers.
Coverage from AP News, Reuters, Gizmodo, and Futurism details the mid-flight emergency. The European regulator has appointed a technical advisor to investigate the cause of the window failure.
Future updates depend on the results of the official investigation. Coverage does not yet specify the current status of the passenger or the specific technical findings regarding the aircraft window.
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The obvious questions
What caused the window to break?
Coverage does not yet specify the cause, though witnesses reported a sound like a tire bursting.
Who is investigating the incident?
The European regulator has appointed a technical advisor to conduct an investigation.
Was the passenger rescued?
Yes, fellow passengers pulled the man back inside the plane.
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