A preliminary investigation by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) finds that a Ryanair passenger is nearly sucked out after an engine part breaks off and shatters a window shortly after takeoff. Reports say the incident occurred on a flight from Greece toward Germany in July, and passengers intervened to pull the man back inside.
Across outlets, the key sequence is described as an engine failure followed by window damage and a loss of pressure. Multiple sources cite the preliminary NTSB findings that a fan blade or engine fragment broke away from a Boeing 737 NG. Some reporting also notes that bird remains were found in the engine, suggesting a possible link to the cause of the failure. One outlet specifically mentions that the aircraft is forced to make an emergency landing after the window breach.
Outlets generally align on what happened and the NTSB’s role, while differing in emphasis—some focus on the passenger’s near-mishap, others highlight engine components, and others add detail about bird remains and potential causes. The NTSB investigation is ongoing.
