The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken the lead in the investigation of the Ryanair aircraft incident, where a passenger was nearly thrown out after the window shattered. Greece has handed over the investigation's leadership to American specialists.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it will lead the investigation into the Ryanair aircraft incident that occurred on July 10 shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, as reported by the New York Post.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), shortly after takeoff, a fragment of the engine detached from the Boeing 737 NG. The debris shattered a window, resulting in what bb.lv previously reported as a rapid cabin decompression.
During the incident, passenger Ljubisa Karavovic, who was sitting by the window, was partially sucked out of the aircraft by the rush of air. Witnesses stated that other passengers helped hold him in place until the crew was able to take control of the situation.
"It seemed that a part flew off the engine and hit the window next to my husband. Fortunately, he was buckled in, but half of his body was outside the plane. It was the seatbelt that saved his life," the passenger recounted.
After the incident, the crew decided to return to the departure airport and safely landed the aircraft. The injured passenger received medical assistance.
The NTSB reported that the Greek authorities officially handed over the investigation's leadership to the American agency. Experts will need to determine the causes of the engine failure and assess the technical condition of the aircraft.
The investigation will need to establish what led to the engine failure and the shattering of the window. The results of the investigation will determine whether additional inspections or recommendations for the operation of Boeing 737 NG aircraft are necessary.
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