Engine Parts Shattered Ryanair Window, Passenger Partially Sucked Out, Report Says The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on the Ryanair incident in July reveals a disturbing phenomenon: engine parts can shatter, causing catastrophic consequences for passengers.
In this case, a broken fan blade led to Ljubisa Karović being partially ejected from the plane mid flight.
Four bird strikes to the right engine were reported in the year preceding the crash, with two incidents resulting in bird remains on board.