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NTSB Investigation Finds Engine Debris Shattered Window on Ryanair Flight
Just the facts
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that engine components detached mid-flight and shattered a passenger window on a Ryanair aircraft. The sudden window rupture caused cabin depressurization and resulted in a passenger being partially drawn through the opening before being pulled back inside by crew members and fellow passengers. Investigators reviewed the engine parts, window assembly, and maintenance logs to determine the cause of the component failure.
Why this is news
The National Transportation Safety Board released investigation details determining that engine debris struck and shattered a cabin window during a Ryanair flight.
Developments timeline
- The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report indicating that evidence of a bird strike was discovered deep inside the failed engine, pointing to bird ingestion as a potential cause of the fan blade failure.
Sources
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