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Ryanair CEO: Foreign Object Likely Caused Cracked Window on Aircraft
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Ryanair CEO: Foreign Object Likely Caused Cracked Window on Aircraft

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Initial findings suggest a foreign object caused the cracked window on a Ryanair aircraft, not an issue with the plane's age or maintenance.
  • The incident occurred on July 10th during a flight from Thessaloniki to Germany, forcing an emergency landing.
  • The CEO stated that the engine had undergone recent full maintenance and overhaul.

Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, has indicated that initial investigations into a cracked aircraft window point towards damage caused by a foreign object. This suggests the incident is not related to the age of the Boeing 737 or its maintenance history.

The event took place on July 10th during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Germany. Shortly after takeoff, a piece of the engine reportedly detached, causing a window to break. The aircraft experienced a loss of pressure and made an emergency landing, though all passengers disembarked safely.

O'Leary explained that preliminary findings suggest a foreign body likely damaged the engine during takeoff in Thessaloniki. He emphasized that while certainty is pending, the engine had recently undergone a comprehensive maintenance and overhaul within the past two years. The aircraft itself is 18 years old.

A draft report is expected within approximately 28 days, followed by a more detailed final report. The incident bears resemblance to previous events involving Boeing 737 NG aircraft, prompting reviews of safety measures by aviation authorities.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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