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Ryanair passenger almost sucked out of shattered window during flight (www.theguardian.com)
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Serbian man reportedly saved by wife hanging on to his legs after window shattered on journey from Greece

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[–] 1 point 4 months ago

Window is ~12" x 9". Pressure differential between cabin at 8000 feet and exterior of 30000 feet is ~6.5psi. The total force is ~700 lbs.

So yeah, you wouldn't be feeling very good. Imagine 5 people standing on just your chest.

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