Investigations launched after a window shatters during a flight from Greece to Germany

A flight in Europe was forced to return to its departure airport after one of the aircraft’s windows shattered mid-flight, causing a sudden drop in cabin pressure and leaving one passenger with minor injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. According to the Associated Press (AFP), the incident occurred on a flight traveling from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany.

According to authorities, a Serbian passenger suffered friction burns and was taken to the hospital, with reports confirming his condition is stable. Eyewitnesses stated that oxygen masks dropped automatically following the loss of cabin pressure, while other passengers helped secure the injured individual until the situation stabilized. The airline confirmed that the aircraft returned to Thessaloniki and landed safely, after which a replacement plane was arranged to transport passengers to their destination, and investigations into the cause of the incident were initiated.