Swiss Flight Aborts Takeoff at Delhi Airport After Engine Fire, Injuring Five
Delhi: Swiss flight aborted after fire; 5 injured
Hindustan Times
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A Swiss International Air Lines flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a suspected engine failure and fire, injuring four passengers and a crew member. All 245 people on board were safely evacuated, and an investigation is underway by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
- 01The flight was an Airbus A330-300 operating as SWR146, carrying 245 individuals.
- 02Four passengers and one crew member sustained minor injuries, with one passenger suffering a fracture.
- 03The incident occurred at 1:27 AM on Sunday, triggering an emergency evacuation.
- 04The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting an investigation into the incident.
- 05Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport declared a full emergency, but overall operations remained unaffected.
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A Swiss International Air Lines flight (SWR146) bound for Zurich from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi aborted takeoff early Sunday morning due to a suspected engine failure and fire near the landing gear. The incident occurred at 1:27 AM, prompting an emergency evacuation of all 245 individuals on board, including 232 passengers and 13 crew members. Four passengers suffered minor injuries, with one sustaining a fracture while using the emergency slides. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated an investigation, collecting fuel samples and coordinating with the airline's team. A full emergency was declared at the airport at 1:35 AM, with fire services promptly responding. Despite the alarming situation, all aircraft tires were found intact, and airport operations continued without major disruption.
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The incident raises concerns about flight safety protocols at major airports, affecting passenger confidence in air travel.
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