Engine Failure Forces Emergency Evacuation of SWISS Flight from Delhi to Zurich
Six passengers injured after engine failure forces evacuation of SWISS Delhi-Zurich flight
The Economic Times
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A SWISS flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich experienced engine failure during takeoff, leading to an emergency evacuation at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Six passengers were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the evacuation, while the airline is coordinating support for affected travelers.
- 01Flight LX147 aborted takeoff due to engine failure and fire.
- 02Emergency evacuation was initiated on the runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- 03Six passengers were hospitalized after sustaining injuries during the evacuation.
- 04SWISS is providing assistance to affected passengers and conducting an investigation.
- 05The runway remains closed as the aircraft is being removed.
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On early Sunday morning, a SWISS flight LX147 from Delhi, India, to Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff due to engine failure, which caused a fire. The Airbus A330 was on runway 28 when the incident occurred at approximately 1:08 am local time, reaching a speed of 104 knots before the crew rejected the takeoff. All 232 passengers, including four infants, were evacuated using emergency slides, but six passengers sustained injuries and were taken to Medanta hospital for treatment. SWISS confirmed that the crew was unharmed and is now working to assist affected passengers with rebookings and accommodations. The airline has initiated an investigation into the incident, with technical specialists set to inspect the aircraft in Delhi. The runway remains closed until the aircraft is cleared.
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The incident has caused disruption at Indira Gandhi International Airport, impacting flight operations and passenger travel plans.
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