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Broken fan blade shattered Ryanair window, NTSB says
U.S. investigators said a broken engine fan blade shattered a Ryanair cockpit window shortly after takeoff in Greece on July 10, causing a passenger’s head to get sucked into the hole. The…
The Story in Brief
U.S. investigators said a broken engine fan blade shattered a Ryanair cockpit window shortly after takeoff in Greece on July 10, causing a passenger’s head to get sucked into the hole. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said bird remains were found inside the engine, suggesting a bird strike. The 61-year-old man was pulled back by fellow passengers and suffered neck and shoulder injuries plus friction burns.
The NTSB reprimanded Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary for suggesting the investigation focused on foreign object damage, not the plane's maintenance. The NTSB said nothing is ruled out. Maintenance records show the fan blades underwent ultrasonic checks in May and November 2026 without damage, but flight crews reported four suspected bird strikes to that same engine in the past year.
The Indian Opinion
Every airline crash or near-miss brings a rush to assign blame, and this Ryanair incident is no exception. The CEO jumped ahead of investigators by calling it a simple bird strike. The NTSB has rightly reminded everyone that a full probe is needed. The real test will come when investigators determine whether the bird remains came from the July 10 flight or from one of the four earlier suspected strikes that same engine suffered.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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