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 first time this engine type has failed—similar incidents have led to fatalities and ongoing scrutiny. Ryanair’s CEO initially blamed foreign object damage, but the NTSB cautioned against premature conclusions, emphasizing the investigation is still active with Greek authorities involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ebcf865575f2a1a