Engine Debris Blamed for Ryanair Window Blowout as Flight Frightens Passengers
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A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flying from Thessaloniki to Germany suffered a window blowout after takeoff when debris from the engine struck the pane; a passenger was partly sucked out but pulled back in, and the plane landed safely in Thessaloniki. Investigators, including the US NTSB, are examining whether the cause was engine failure, maintenance issues, or a manufacturing defect, with liability still undetermined. Experts say such events are extremely rare, and overall air travel remains much safer than driving.
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