NTSB Report: Engine Blade Hit Jet Window, Man Partly Sucked Outside
The National Transportation Safety Board has reported that an engine blade struck a jet's window, causing a man to be partly sucked outside; bird remains and feathers were found on the damaged engine.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released findings from an investigation into an incident in which a jet's window was struck by an engine blade, leading to a man being partially pulled out of the aircraft. The report confirms that the blade hit the window, and it also says investigators discovered bird remains and feathers on the damaged engine.
The report provides details about the sequence of events. According to the NTSB, the damaged engine blade struck the cabin window, creating a pressure difference that sucked a male passenger partway through the opening. The agency also documented the presence of avian debris on the engine, though it did not elaborate on further circumstances.
The findings have been made public in a safety report. While the full narrative has not been detailed, the core facts are established: an engine blade hit the window, and a passenger was partly sucked outside. The bird remains and feathers on the engine are among the key pieces of evidence cited by investigators.
