Originally Posted by
DTWflyer
If I saw that, I'd be scared of an un-contained failure and wouldn't want to be seated anywhere near the back of that aircraft.
Not knowing what failed, I'd be afraid the engine would start shedding rotors and fan blades all over the place.
While I agree with you in principle (I wouldn't want to sit next to it either), that is probably a relatively low risk... While the engine will continue to windmill, the amount of rotational energy in the blades is tiny compared to when it is in operation.