Safety · Friday, 17 July 2026
US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece
The NTSB will lead the investigation into a July 10 incident where a passenger was partially sucked out of a Ryanair 737 window following an engine failure.
TL;DR
Greece delegated the investigation to the U.S. agency. While the event shares similarities with a 2018 Southwest incident, the FAA stated it is too early to confirm if the root causes are identical. The investigation is prompting a reevaluation of the FAA's response to previous 737 NG fan cowl issues and the effectiveness of existing airworthiness directives.
Reuters17 Jul, 00:01 BST
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