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NTSB Investigators Found Bird Remains In Engine After Ryanair Passenger Sucked Through Window

NTSB links bird strike to Ryanair’s sudden loss of power.

NTSB Investigators Found Bird Remains In Engine After Ryanair Passenger Sucked Through Window

National Transportation Safety Board investigators have identified bird remains within the engine of the Ryanair aircraft following its dramatic descent near Athens, Greece on February 28th. The incident occurred as the plane was in the initial climb phase after departing from Thessaloniki Airport. Preliminary findings suggest a possible connection between the event and a bird strike experienced by the jet. Authorities are currently analyzing the recovered debris to determine the precise cause of the malfunction. Further investigation is underway at the location near Athens to ascertain all contributing factors.


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