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Ryanair Boss 'Disputes' Claim Passenger 'Partially Sucked Out of Window' Mid-Flight
Michael O'Leary said the passenger was injured and Ryanair is awaiting the NTSB report as investigators examine the engine failure.
- On Thursday, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary disputed claims that a passenger was "sucked out of a window" during a July 10 flight, though he acknowledged the traveler suffered neck and shoulder injuries.
- Passenger Ljubisa Karovic, 61, stated he heard a loud "explosion" during the July 10 flight, claiming his head and right shoulder were partially sucked out of the cabin window.
- A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board found a fan blade came apart shortly after takeoff, with broken fragments smashing the cabin window.
- Regarding compensation, O'Leary stated Ryanair is in contact with the passenger's lawyer and acknowledged Karovic is entitled to "some compensation," while rejecting the basis for "any class action."
- The airline is currently participating in the investigation with Boeing and GE, and O'Leary noted there is "nothing we can do at the moment" regarding checks or fixes.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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C 38%
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