US watchdog takes over probe into Ryanair flight after passenger was partially sucked out of plane
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken over the investigation into a Ryanair flight incident where a passenger was partially sucked out of a dislodged window. The incident occurred in Greek airspace, and Greek authorities have delegated the probe to the US agency.
Why it matters
The investigation is critical for aviation safety standards and determining the cause of the structural failure on the Boeing 737-800.
A US TRANSPORT watchdog has taken over the investigation into last week’s Ryanair incident in which a passenger was partially sucked out of a cabin window after it dislodged in flight.
In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it would lead the investigation after Greek authorities delegated responsibility under international aviation rules.
“Following further analysis of the Ryanair Boeing 737 flight track, investigators determined that the accident occurred in Greek airspace,” the agency said.
It added that the Hellenic Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority had elected to delegate the investigation to the NTSB under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
“The NTSB accepted the delegation and is leading the investigation, with Greece participating as the Accredited Representative,” it said.
The incident happened last Friday on a Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki in Greece to Memmingen in Germany.
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