Aviation SafetyJul 10, 9:02 PM
Failure of Ryanair 737-800 Engine Fan Blade Preceded Cabin Window Rupture
Air safety reporting is made accessible without a subscription as a public service. Subscribe to The Air Current for full access to our scoops, in-depth reporting and industry analysis. The rupture of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 window Friday morning was preceded by an apparent failure of a fan blade from its right engine, a CFM International CFM56-7B, people familiar with the accident told The Air Current. A fan blade failure is a rare but serious safety issue that aircraft manufacturers […]