A preliminary report released by aviation investigators has identified the root cause of a mid-flight emergency involving a Ryanair aircraft traveling from Greece to Germany last month. According to the findings, the failure originated with an engine fan blade that fractured during the flight. The resulting debris from the broken component struck the fuselage, causing the window to shatter.

The incident gained significant public attention due to the severity of the structural failure, which led to a passenger being partially sucked out of the window. While the report focuses on the mechanical failure of the engine, it provides the first official confirmation of the sequence of events that led to the cabin depressurization. Investigators are continuing to examine the engine's maintenance history and the specific metallurgical properties of the failed blade to determine why the component broke under normal operating conditions. Ryanair has stated it is cooperating fully with the investigation and will implement any recommended safety measures following the final report.