NTSB says broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into

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   NTSB: Broken Engine Parts Shattered Ryanair Plane Window

   A Ryanair plane's window was shattered by broken engine parts, causing a passenger's head to be sucked into the gap, according to the NTSB. The incident occurred on a flight over Greece. Engine parts, likely damaged from a bird strike, broke the window. The passenger was partially sucked out but managed to be pulled back inside.

   Why it matters

   The incident highlights the risks associated with engine failure and the importance of aircraft maintenance. The NTSB's findings will be crucial in determining the cause of the incident and preventing similar events in the future. The flight had depressurized, putting passengers and crew at risk.

   What is confirmed

   • Engine parts shattered the window on a Ryanair plane, causing a passenger's head to be sucked into the gap.
   • The incident occurred on a flight over Greece.
   • A bird strike is believed to have damaged the engine parts.
   • The passenger was partially sucked out of the window but was pulled back inside.

   What to watch next

   • Further investigation into the incident
   • Ryanair's response to the NTSB's findings
   • Potential changes to aviation safety regulations
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. BBC — Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
   2. WSJ — Bird Remains Found in Engine of Ryanair Plane That Depressurized Over Greece
   3. Reuters — Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident
   4. CNN — A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says
   5. The New York Times — Engine Blade Hit Jet Window Before Man Was Partly Sucked Outside, Report Says
   6. CBS News — Evidence of bird strike found after Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out of plane's broken window, NTSB says
   7. USA Today — Engine parts shattered window on harrowing Ryanair flight, NTSB says
   8. The Guardian — Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
   9. The Washington Post — Engine parts broke plane window that passenger was sucked into, report finds
   10. PBS — NTSB says broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into
   11. Cleveland.com — Investigators reveal new details from a frightening Ryanair flight
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