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.