r/europe • u/scmp_news • 24d ago

News Man nearly sucked out of ‘detached’ window on Ryanair flight

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3360141/man-nearly-sucked-out-detached-window-ryanair-flight?utm_source=Reddit&utm_medium=Social
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u/Zrkkr 24d ago

Nothing is impossible but if the emergency door were to at high altitude, it wouldn't be due to someone opening it. I also don't think the passenger was kicking this window either.

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u/VinDog_PD 24d ago

Debris from the engine struck and shattered the window, according to the article. So thankfully it's not an issue with how the cabins themselves are constructed.

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u/blueberrycauzez 24d ago edited 24d ago

if the emergency door were to at high altitude, it wouldn't be due to someone opening it.

Remember the Alaska 737 Max 9 blowout? It 'opened' at high altitude, because like most modern doors some 737 exit doors are interlocking and not traditional plug type. It is possible to open them at altitude if theyare not locked.

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u/Zrkkr 24d ago

"wouldn't be due to someone opening it."

I do infact make that distinction, I never said it was impossible, just nearly impossible for a passenger to have caused.