As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
IAD/BTV - FLT 715 - DURING CLIMB AT 1345 HRS ON 11-05-97, MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT IAD DUE TO CAPTAIN'S SIDE WINDOW OUTER PANE SHATTERED. CREW MADE AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND DEPLOYED OXYGEN MASKS AND DEPRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDSCREEN, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RELEASED AND APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (X)