US aviation investigators have released findings regarding a mid-air emergency involving a Ryanair flight that occurred last month. The investigation concluded that a window on the aircraft shattered due to impact from broken engine components. This structural failure created an opening that led to a passenger being partially sucked out of the plane during the flight.

While the report clarifies the mechanical cause of the incident, it highlights the severity of the engine failure and the subsequent risk posed to passengers. The investigation into the engine's maintenance history and the specific circumstances surrounding the component failure remains ongoing. Ryanair has not yet released a detailed public statement regarding the specific engine maintenance logs in response to these findings, though the airline has cooperated with the initial inquiry.