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Engine Failure Nearly Kills Passenger | Durham News
A Ryanair flight from Greece suffered a harrowing mid-air emergency when a fan blade broke off, shattered a window, and partially ejected a 61-year-old passenger—later pulled back in by fellow travelers. Bird remains found in the engine suggest a possible bird strike, though investigators are examining all angles, including maintenance records showing four prior suspected strikes on that engine. The incident caused cabin depressurization, oxygen mask deployment, smoke, and vibrations, forcing passengers to improvise with a metal box to seal the breach before landing safely. This isn’t the…
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