US Authorities Launch Investigation Into Ryanair Incident Involving Passenger Near Window Exit

WHO:

NY Post - U.S. aviation safety investigators are involved in the probe.

ABC News Business - Ryanair is the airline involved in the incident.

WHAT:

NY Post - A piece of engine broke off a Boeing 737 NG and smashed the window.

ABC News Business - The window dislodged on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece.

WHEN:

NY Post - The incident occurred on July 10.

ABC News Business - The flight was from Greece to Germany on July 10.

WHY:

NY Post - The investigation is focused on the cause of the window dislodging.

HOW:

NY Post - The Federal Aviation Administration is involved in the investigation.

(UPDATED July 17, 2026 08:39 UTC)

U.S. aviation safety investigators, including the Federal Aviation Administration, are looking into an incident involving a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany. A piece of engine broke off a Boeing 737 NG shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, causing a window to dislodge. The investigation is currently focused on determining the cause of the window's dislodging.