A Ryanair Boeing 737 experienced a malfunction during takeoff, causing a passenger to be partially ejected from the aircraft and necessitati
A Ryanair Boeing 737 experienced a malfunction during takeoff, causing a passenger to be partially ejected from the aircraft and necessitating an emergency landing.
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A malfunction during takeoff on a Ryanair Boeing 737 caused a passenger to be partially ejected from the aircraft in Belgium. The incident occurred after a piece of the engine detached and hit a window, leading to cabin depressurization. A Serbian man aged 61 was hospitalized with friction burns as a result of the emergency landing at Thessaloniki Airport in Greece. FlightRadar24 confirmed that another Boeing 737 from Maltese Air returned to Memmingen, Germany, on Friday morning. Ryanair has not provided further details about the cause or how other passengers were injured during the flight. The incident highlights the potential risks associated with aircraft malfunctions and underscores the importance of safety protocols in aviation.
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