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Investigation into Ryanair incident reveals 'foreign object' caused window breakage

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A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, experienced a serious incident when a piece of the engine struck the window, leading to it shattering.
A passenger, 61-year-old Ljubisa Karovic, was partially ejected from the aircraft after the window broke during the flight, resulting in injuries.
Initial investigations suggest that a "foreign object" was responsible for the engine damage that occurred during takeoff.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that the accident was not related to the maintenance of the Boeing aircraft, which is 18 years old.
Witnesses and reports from the scene describe the situation as terrifying for those onboard.

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An investigation is underway into a terrifying incident involving a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, which occurred when a passenger was partially ejected from the aircraft. The passenger, 61-year-old Ljubisa Karovic, reported that during the flight, he found himself with half of his body outside the window after the glass shattered. He described the experience as a nightmare that he cannot articulate, expressing deep fear.

Initial findings suggest that a "foreign object" struck the aircraft's engine, which caused a piece of the engine to break off during takeoff from Thessaloniki. Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, stated that the incident is not attributed to any maintenance issues, emphasizing that the Boeing aircraft had been in service for 18 years. The exact circumstances leading to the engine failure and the shattered window are still being investigated.

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A passenger recalled a terrifying experience after nearly being ejected from the plane during the flight to Germany.

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