Probe finds engine part shattered window on Ryanair flight | BreakingNews

The NTSB said an engine fan blade broke off on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece, shattering a plane window and causing parts to damage the fuselage in multiple areas. The incident, reported by U.S. investigators Thursday, occurred after the aircraft departed Thessaloniki on July 10. The board said it found bird remains inside the engine, suggesting a possible bird strike. The flight experienced cabin depressurization, with oxygen masks dropping from the ceiling. A 61-year-old passenger suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns after his head was nearly pulled into the opening; fellow passengers helped pull him back onto the Boeing 737-800. Ryanair later said the flight returned to Thessaloniki after a window dislodged, while the NTSB said investigators were still considering multiple factors. The report also covers the NTSB’s reprimand of Michael O’Leary and notes the aircraft was delivered new in 2008.