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Ryanair Plane Emergency: Blade Failure | Dayton News
A Ryanair flight from Greece suffered a terrifying mid-air emergency when a fan blade broke off, shattered a window, and partially ejected a passenger—only saved by his wife and a flight attendant. The NTSB’s preliminary report blames fatigue cracking, possibly triggered by a bird strike, and notes the plane hadn’t completed required engine upgrades mandated after past failures. Ryanair’s CEO was publicly rebuked for suggesting the probe focused only on foreign object damage—NTSB insists they’re examining all angles. This harrowing incident underscores how even routine inspections can…
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