Emergency Evacuation of SWISS Flight in Delhi After Engine Failure
Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight evacuated on runway after engine failure, 6 hurt
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A SWISS flight bound for Zurich had to abort takeoff at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi due to an engine failure, resulting in an emergency evacuation. Six passengers were injured during the evacuation process, and the airline is providing assistance to affected passengers.
- 01The SWISS flight LX147 experienced an engine failure during takeoff.
- 02Emergency evacuation was conducted on runway 28, injuring six passengers.
- 03A total of 232 individuals were on board, including four infants.
- 04The aircraft reached a speed of 104 knots before the incident occurred.
- 05SWISS is coordinating rebookings and accommodations for passengers.
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A SWISS flight LX147, an Airbus A330, was forced to abort takeoff at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport early Sunday due to an engine failure. The incident occurred around 1:08 AM local time, prompting an emergency evacuation on runway 28. The aircraft had reached a speed of 104 knots when the crew detected a failure in engine number one, leading to a fire alert. All 232 passengers, including four infants, were evacuated using emergency slides, resulting in six injuries that required medical attention. SWISS Airlines confirmed the incident and stated that local teams are assisting affected passengers with rebookings and accommodations. Technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and determine the next steps.
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Passengers will experience delays and potential disruptions in their travel plans due to the incident.
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