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A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the incident, including the extent of the injuries and the events that followed, can be found through news sources such as KVIA ABC-7 or the original report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
A disturbing incident occurred on a recent flight when a jet engine fan blade broke free and damaged a plane. The blade cut into the passenger cabin, breaking a window and causing a serious accident. Details of the incident are available from the National Transportation Safety Board, which released a preliminary report.
The incident happened on a Boeing 737 flight that was forced to make an emergency landing. Further information on the incident, including the extent of the injuries and the events that followed, can be found through news sources such as KVIA ABC-7 or the original report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Category: government Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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