Particle.news
Download on the App Store

SWISS A330 Aborts Takeoff in Delhi After Engine Issue, Emergency Evacuation Ordered

India's air accident bureau has opened a serious-incident investigation into the rejected takeoff.

Overview

  • Flight LX147 to Zurich, which began its takeoff run early Sunday around 1:08 a.m. local time, rejected takeoff after an engine problem at roughly 104 knots and evacuated on Runway 28 using emergency slides.
  • Four passengers were hospitalized and a cabin crew member sprained an ankle, though earlier reports cited six passenger injuries as officials worked to verify counts.
  • Delhi airport declared a full emergency on Runway 28/10 and closed the runway while fire and medical teams responded, and the operator said wider airport operations continued.
  • SWISS set up a task force, sent technical specialists to inspect the Airbus A330 registered HB-JHK, and arranged rebookings and hotel stays for passengers.
  • AAIB and DGCA began a serious-incident probe that will review engine data and on‑site evidence, with flight-tracking records supporting the timeline and speed reported.