Broken engine part shattered the Ryanair flight window that a passenger’s head got sucked into: NTSB
Summary
A Ryanair flight experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, on July 10, causing parts of the engine to break a window. A passenger sitting by the window was sucked partially outside the plane but was pulled back inside by fellow travelers. U.S. investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are looking into the incident.Key Facts
- The engine failure was caused by a broken fan blade that sent parts flying and shattered a cabin window.
- A 61-year-old male passenger sitting next to the window was partially pulled out of the plane but was rescued by other passengers.
- The incident happened shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki on July 10, 2026.
- Bird remains were found inside the engine, suggesting the plane may have hit birds during takeoff.
- Passengers used oxygen masks after the cabin lost pressure, and flight attendants reported loud vibrations and smoke or fog inside the cabin.
- The injured passenger was treated in flight by another passenger who was a doctor, and passengers attempted to block the broken window with a metal box.
- The engine’s fan blades had been inspected earlier in 2025 and 2026 with no damage found.
- The NTSB is investigating with the participation of Greek authorities and has not ruled out any causes, despite Ryanair CEO’s statements focusing on foreign object damage.
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