NTSB: Broken Engine Fan Blade Caused Ryanair Window Shatter; Sydney Airport Probes Third Near-Miss

US investigators have released a preliminary report into a July incident on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany, in which a passenger was partially sucked out of a shattered window. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that a broken engine fan blade struck and smashed the window, with bird remains and feathers also found on the damaged engine. The incident occurred when the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude, leading to injuries among passengers.

Separately, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a third near-collision at Sydney airport, which occurred on Sunday, hours after another runway incursion that had already raised concerns about air traffic control. The latest incident adds to a series of close calls at the airport, which has also been experiencing heavy delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. The ATSB is examining the circumstances of the runway incursions, which have heightened scrutiny on staffing and safety protocols at the facility.