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NTSB finds bird remains after Ryanair 737 engine failure and cabin depressurization over Greece

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The NTSB’s preliminary report says bird remains and feathers were found on components of a damaged engine after a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 suffered an engine failure over Greece on July 10. Engine debris pierced the fuselage, dislodging a window and partially pulling a passenger outside.

Discovered 2026-08-13T11:35:08.448175-07:00 | 2026-08-13T11:35:08.448175-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The preliminary findings link the Ryanair 737’s catastrophic engine failure and cabin depressurization to evidence of a bird strike, while the investigation remains ongoing.
  • Engine debris pierced the fuselage and dislodged a window, seriously injuring a passenger and highlighting the potential consequences of uncontained or severe engine damage.
  • The NTSB report provides an early factual basis for subsequent safety, maintenance and operational assessments involving Boeing 737NG engines and bird-ingestion risks.

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2026-08-13T11:35:08.448175-07:00
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2026-08-17T07:32:59.492698-07:00
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