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Engine Blade Failure Shatters Plane Window | Annapolis News
A Ryanair flight from Greece suffered a harrowing mid-air emergency when a broken engine fan blade shattered a window, partially ejecting a passenger—just minutes after takeoff. The Boeing 737 returned for an emergency landing in Thessaloniki. Preliminary NTSB findings point to fatigue cracking on the blade, with bird remains found in the engine suggesting a possible contributing factor. Alarmingly, the aircraft hadn’t completed FAA-mandated engine upgrades meant to prevent such failures. Investigators are still exploring all potential causes, while Ryanair has declined further comment…
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