Could you be sucked out of a plane window? It's happened more than once and after Ryanair's passenger's terrifying ordeal, DEEP DIVE examines what causes it, your odds of surviving and what it does to the body
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
A recent Ryanair incident highlights the rare but catastrophic risk of cabin depressurization at high altitude. This investigation explores the physics behind explosive decompression, documented cases of passengers exposed to extreme conditions, survival rates in such emergencies, and physiological effects on the human body. Understanding these scenarios helps demystify aviation safety protocols and explains why modern aircraft design incorporates multiple redundancy systems to prevent such life-threatening events.
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Could you be sucked out of a plane window? It's happened more than once and after Ryanair's passenger's terrifying ordeal, DEEP DIVE examines what causes it, your odds of surviving and what it does to the body
It's one of every nervous flyer's worst nightmares - being sucked out of a passenger jet mid-air. But for one unlucky Ryanair passenger that terrifying ordeal nearly came true this month.
