NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
NTSB reports engine failure caused window breach on Ryanair flight
U.S. investigators confirmed that broken engine parts shattered a passenger window on a Ryanair flight in Greece last month, resulting in a passenger being partially pulled through the opening before being rescued by others.
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This incident highlights a critical aviation safety failure involving engine debris causing structural damage to a passenger cabin, which is currently under investigation by federal authorities.
Key Facts
- Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff.
- The incident occurred in Greece last month.
- A passenger's head was sucked through the shattered window opening.
- Fellow passengers pulled the affected individual back inside the cabin.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the agency investigating the event.
Who's Mentioned
organizationRyanair“Airline operator of the flight.”locationGreece“Location where the flight took off”organizationCFM International“Manufacturer of the aircraft engine.”organizationNTSB“U.S. federal agency investigating the aviation incident”personMichael O’Leary“CEO of Ryanair.”organizationMalta Air“Subsidiary of Ryanair operating the flight.”locationThessaloniki“City where the flight departed and returned.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Board“Lead investigator of the aviation incident.”organizationBoeing“Manufacturer of the 737-800 aircraft.”personJeff Guzzetti“Former NTSB and FAA investigator.”organizationFederal Aviation Administration“Regulatory body overseeing aviation safety directives.”