Hasn't this actually happened? Relatively recently (within the last 15 years). The pilot was sucked out but the Flight Engineer was able to hang on to = him until they got onto the ground, if I remember the story right. -----Original Message----- From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of thedarkstar2 Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 8:36 PM To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: An Unusual Aviation Question This may seem like a strange question to ask but it is something I have always wondered. I am hoping that someone can enlighten me. :-) When flying an aircraft at crusing speed and altitude, the pilot's front windshield (window) is broken. Would the pilot get a) sucked out the window due to the pressure variation, or b) get pressed back in his seat due to the rush of air coming in through = the window ? (remember the window is facing forward, unlike a passenger = window) Hopefully this is not quite as silly a question as it may seem. Thanks Dave MEL