A SWISS flight bound for Zurich had to abort takeoff at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after encountering an engine problem, resulting in injuries to six passengers who are currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The airline crew decided to evacuate the aircraft as a precautionary measure following the takeoff rejection and assessment of the situation. SWISS is committed to investigating the incident thoroughly to determine its cause.
The Airbus A330, operating as flight LX147, was carrying 232 passengers, including four infants, and crew members when the engine issue arose during acceleration on runway 28 around 1:08 am. Passengers and crew were safely evacuated using emergency slides, with six passengers sustaining injuries during the process and subsequently taken to Medanta hospital for medical attention.
In a statement, SWISS confirmed the incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi, specifying that the Airbus A330 (HB-JHK) was the aircraft involved. The airline has mobilized a task force to address the situation, with 228 passengers and 4 infants on board during the incident. Following the engine issue shortly after takeoff at 1 am local time in India, six passengers required medical attention, while the crew remained unharmed.
SWISS is actively supporting the affected passengers, with local teams working diligently to arrange alternative travel arrangements or accommodation. Passengers have been provided with contact cards for effective communication, as the airline acknowledges the stressful nature of the situation for all involved. Local teams are on-site to provide assistance and support to the passengers during this challenging time.
