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Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a passenger’s head got sucked into: NTSB
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· August 13, 2026
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Key points The incident resulted in injuries to a 61-year-old man, who suffered neck and shoulder injuries as well as friction burns. A recent incident involving a Ryanair plane has been investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.
A recent incident involving a Ryanair plane has been investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. The plane, which took off from a city in northern Greece, experienced a problem with its engine shortly after departure. Broken engine parts damaged the fuselage and shattered a window.
The incident resulted in injuries to a 61-year-old man, who suffered neck and shoulder injuries as well as friction burns. His fellow passengers were able to pull him to safety. The NTSB report suggests that the plane may have struck birds during takeoff, with bird remains found inside the engine.
Further details of the incident are available from the National Transportation Safety Board. The investigation provides some insight into the events surrounding the damaged plane, but full information can be found through the NTSB's report.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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