A Ryanair flight was forced to abort after tape around the windscreen in the cockpit came loose a report has stated.
The flight from London to Latvia landed safely.
The tape was in place according to the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), too use as an extra precaution to secure a new window seal on the plane.
Passenger Anthony Neal, 33, said passengers were "terrified".
He said the pilot reported "damage on the windscreen"
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"We were kept in the dark, and were terrified," he told The Sun. "I could see guys taping in the windscreen with what looked like duct tape or gaffer tape.
"We were in the sky, then the pilot said due to damage on the windscreen, we were going to have to turn back."
Ryanair insists that there was no danger to passengers or crew.
"We do not comment on routine technical issues,” said a spokesman.
"All Ryanair flights operate in accordance with approved safety standards."
The IAA said it had completed its investigation into the incident.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.Towngate | Oct 25, 2011, 03:57 PM EDT
Never forget 'The Few' RAF pilots who beat off the Bosch in flimsy kites held together with string! Chock's away! What Ho!
sirpeter | Oct 25, 2011, 01:09 PM EDT
I wouldn't worry about it.Every good airline carries a few rolls of all perpose Duct tape.
Springfield9 | Oct 24, 2011, 03:12 PM EDT
What most folks know as Duct Tape was very well known in Viet Nam as 90MPH tape. You couldn't fly more than 90 MPH or the tape came off. Someone tell the boys at Ryan that.
seagreen | Oct 24, 2011, 01:53 PM EDT
At least in the future, the maintenence crews will not have to deal with multiple toilets (one per plane) and can concentrate on windscreens and engines etc.
Brolaur | Oct 24, 2011, 12:50 PM EDT
Anthony! What exactly did you expect? You were told it was a windshield problem. What else were you supposed to be told. I bet you enjoyed your cheap flight, though. Grow up Anthony.
Towngate | Oct 24, 2011, 11:03 AM EDT
Well done,Ryanair for your vigilance and appropriate action in ensuring the safety of your passengers and crew!(Two returns Shannon-Stanstead - in your own time, Michael!)