U.S. investigators
Coverage of U.S. investigators in the Nexus archive.
- Engine parts shattered Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of, report says
Preliminary findings revealed that an engine fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff from a Ryanair plane on July 10. Broken engine parts subsequently shattered a window mid-flight while traveling from Greece to Germany, resulting in a passenger being partially sucked out of the aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released this report detailing the incident.
- US investigators say 'age and service issues' of Ryanair Boeing jet cannot be ruled out after man was sucked out of window
US investigators are examining potential 'age and service issues' of a Ryanair Boeing jet following an incident where a man was sucked out of a window. The investigation focuses on whether the aircraft's maintenance or operational history contributed to the event.
- GPS data appears to contradict Brian Hooker's account of wife's disappearance
GPS data and forensic evidence contradict Brian Hooker's account of his wife Lynette Hooker's disappearance, prompting U.S. investigators to renew the search in the Bahamas. The conflicting data raises doubts about Hooker's claims.