Evidence of bird strike after man nearly sucked out of plane window, NTSB says
Summary
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff on July 10, 2026, which caused debris to break a passenger window. A passenger sitting by that window was nearly sucked out and was seriously injured, but other passengers helped pull him back inside.Key Facts
- The incident happened on Ryanair Flight 1879, a Boeing 737, departing Thessaloniki, Greece.
- The No. 2 engine failed due to a broken fan blade, causing debris to damage the plane and break a window.
- A passenger in seat 11F was partially sucked out through the broken window and suffered serious injuries.
- Investigators found bird remains inside the engine, suggesting a bird strike may have contributed to the failure.
- Metal fatigue was discovered at the base of the broken fan blade despite recent inspections.
- The flight returned safely to Thessaloniki with no other injuries among 149 passengers and 6 crew members.
- Ryanair is not required to follow certain U.S. engine update regulations because it is an Irish airline.
- The injured passenger survived thanks in part to remaining strapped into his seat and help from other passengers.
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