Ryanair window incident likely caused by foreign object

A Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Zagreb, Croatia, was forced to make an emergency landing in Frankfurt, Germany, after a cabin window shattered mid-flight, partially sucking a passenger out of the aircraft. The incident occurred on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on a Boeing 737-800 carrying 189 passengers and crew. Passenger Ljubisa Karović was seated next to the broken window and was partially ejected, sustaining injuries. He was treated by medical staff upon landing. The airline stated that the window failure may have been caused by a 'foreign object' striking the aircraft, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Ryanair emphasized that the crew followed standard emergency procedures, landing safely in Frankfurt. The aircraft was taken out of service for inspection. This incident highlights the critical importance of aircraft window integrity and emergency response protocols. Passengers on the flight were rebooked onto alternative services to reach their destination. The investigation by aviation authorities will determine the precise cause and any necessary safety measures.