NTSB: Ryanair 737 engine had five suspected bird strikes before blade failure

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of a failed engine on a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft following an incident that occurred on July 24, 2023, near Dublin Airport in Ireland. Investigators discovered bird remains and feathers within the damaged engine’s core after the event. Preliminary findings indicate that the aircraft experienced five suspected bird strikes prior to the blade failure. The stricken aircraft was operating flight FR1445 from London Heathrow to Dublin. The NTSB continues its investigation into this significant aviation safety matter.