SWISS Flight LX 147 Aborts Delhi Takeoff After Engine Fire, Injuring Six

A SWISS International Airlines flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted its takeoff early Sunday after an engine caught fire on one of the runways at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, injuring passengers during an emergency evacuation.

“6 injured as Swiss flight suspends takeoff after engine catches fire at Delhi airport At least six passengers were injured early Sunday when a flight of the Swiss International Airlines had to suspend takeoff after one of its engines caught fire on one of the runways of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, the airport said”

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The airport said the incident involved SWISS flight LX 147 (DEL-ZRH) on Runway 28/10 and that “a full emergency was declared at Delhi Airport involving Swiss International Airlines flight LX 147 (DEL-ZRH) on Runway 28/10,” according to an official statement quoted by Global Times.

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Global Times reported that the Delhi-Zurich flight was abandoned at around 01:08 a.m. local time and that all passengers had to be immediately evacuated.

The same report said there were 232 people on board and that injured passengers were later admitted to a local private hospital.

The Economic Times, citing Reuters, described the aircraft as an Airbus A330 operating as flight LX147 with 232 passengers, including four infants, and said the aircraft was accelerating on runway 28 at around 1.08 am when the failure occurred.

The airline said in a statement that “Shortly after takeoff, just after 1 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines,” and that “the crew rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft.”

Across outlets, the injury count and some operational details shifted as the incident was reported and updated.

Global Times said “At least six passengers were injured early Sunday” and that “All passengers had to be immediately evacuated,” while also stating that the flight was abandoned at around 01:08 a.m. local time.

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The Economic Times initially reported six passengers injured but later said the airline revised the number, noting “The airline had earlier said that six passengers had been injured but revised the number.”

Reuters coverage as carried by Global Banking & Finance Review described “Six passengers were injured and hospitalized after a Swiss Air flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff and was evacuated on the runway,” and said the airline’s task force would look into the incident.

SWI swissinfo.ch, reporting on Economic Times and a Reuters-linked account, said SWISS confirmed “an earlier report by Blick that 228 passengers and four infants were on board the Airbus A330-300,” and that “Four passengers needed medical attention following the evacuation, while all crew members were unharmed.”

Scroll.in also stated “Six passengers were injured during the evacuation and were taken to hospital for treatment,” while WION said “Six were injured as 232 passengers evacuated safely from the runway.”

The common thread in the timeline was the takeoff rejection after the engine issue: The Economic Times said the aircraft had reached a speed of 104 knots before the crew rejected the takeoff, and it reported that passengers and crew were evacuated using emergency slides.

SWISS and Delhi airport officials described the incident in terms of engine failure, crew decision-making, and evacuation procedures.

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The airport’s management statement, quoted by Global Times, said “In the early hours of this morning, a full emergency was declared at Delhi Airport involving Swiss International Airlines flight LX 147 (DEL-ZRH) on Runway 28/10,” and said all passengers were evacuated.

The Economic Times quoted SWISS saying “The aircraft involved is an Airbus A330 (HB-JHK),” and that “SWISS has established a task force.”

It also quoted the airline’s account that “Shortly after takeoff, just after 1 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines,” and that “the crew rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft.”

The Economic Times further reported that passengers and crew were evacuated using emergency slides, and that “For a small number of individuals who were unable to use the slides, stairs were provided.”

SWI swissinfo.ch added operational detail by saying “Most passengers exited via the slides; stairs were provided for those unable to use them,” and described “an emergency braking manoeuvre and deployment of evacuation slides.”

It also said SWISS set up “a crisis unit” and that “technical specialists have been sent to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and determine the cause of the incident.”

The evacuation led to hospital treatment and affected runway operations, with outlets describing both the injuries and the airport’s response.

Global Times said injured passengers were “later admitted to a local private hospital,” while The Economic Times reported that “Six passengers sustained injuries during the evacuation and were taken to Medanta hospital for treatment.”

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WION similarly said the injured passengers were “taken to Medanta Hospital for treatment,” and said “The runway will remain shut until the aircraft is removed.”

The Economic Times said “The runway remains closed until the aircraft is removed,” and also reported that passengers and crew were evacuated using emergency slides.

SWI swissinfo.ch said “Runway operations at the airport have since resumed and all other flights are reportedly on schedule,” and described that Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport had four operational runways.

Scroll.in said the airport authorities said “all other operations were unaffected after a full emergency was declared on runway 28/10,” and that “All prescribed safety protocols were promptly executed and passengers were safely evacuated.”

The Federal reported that “Runway 28 was subsequently closed pending removal of the aircraft,” and added that “Passenger Advisory issued at 09:30 hrs.”

As the immediate response unfolded, multiple outlets reported that SWISS would investigate the cause and continue arranging onward travel for affected passengers.

“NEW DELHI, April 26 — A Swiss International flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its takeoff early on Sunday and six passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation, a source familiar with the matter said”

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The Economic Times quoted SWISS saying “We are determined to fully understand what led to this incident,” and that “SWISS technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and initiate the next steps.”

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It also said the airline was “working intensively to find swift and suitable onward travel solutions for all passengers,” and that “The safety of our passengers and our crew is always our top priority.”

Global Banking & Finance Review similarly said the airline set up a task force and that “the injured passengers were taken to hospital,” while noting the crew member’s “sprained ankle.”

NDTV reported that SWISS said it was “determined to fully understand what led to the incident,” and repeated that “SWISS technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and take the next steps.”

NDTV also quoted SWISS on passenger assistance, saying “Passengers are currently being assisted,” and that “Local teams are working intensively to arrange rebookings or hotel accommodation for passengers.”

Simple Flying included a SWISS response that “All passengers were assisted and accompanied by our teams on site,” and said SWISS had “accommodated them in hotels and rebooked them onto alternative flights.”