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Ryanair Plane Emergency: Fan Blade Failure | San Antonio News
A Ryanair flight suffered a harrowing mid-air emergency last month when a fan blade broke off its Boeing 737 engine, shattering a window and partially ejecting a 61-year-old passenger—saved by his wife and a flight attendant. The plane made an emergency return to Thessaloniki. Preliminary NTSB findings point to fatigue cracking on the blade, with eight other blades deformed, and a possible bird strike. Pilots reported high vibrations just seven minutes after takeoff, followed by a loud bang and autopilot failure. Alarmingly, the aircraft hadn’t received FAA-mandated engine cover upgrades due…
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