NTSB says broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into
Summary
A Ryanair plane flying from Greece had an engine problem that caused broken engine parts to shatter a window. A man's head was pulled partly out of the window before passengers pulled him back inside. Investigators are studying the cause, which may involve bird strikes during takeoff.Key Facts
- The incident happened on July 10 after a Ryanair flight left Thessaloniki, Greece.
- A fan blade broke off inside the Boeing 737-800’s right engine.
- The broken parts flew out, breaking a window and damaging the plane’s body.
- A 61-year-old passenger suffered injuries when his head was partially sucked out.
- Passengers helped pull the man back inside and tried to block the broken window.
- Investigators found bird remains in the engine, suggesting a possible bird strike.
- The engine had passed inspections within the last year with no damage found.
- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation.
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