Swiss Flight Aborts Takeoff in Delhi on Engine Failure

A Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich aborted its takeoff at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport early Sunday, prompting an emergency evacuation after an engine failure sparked a fire scare, with six passengers hospitalized for injuries sustained during the process.

The incident involved flight LX147, an Airbus A330 carrying 228 passengers, including four infants, and 13 crew members. Around 1:08 a.m. local time, the aircraft was accelerating on runway 28 when the number one engine malfunctioned, reaching a speed of about 104 knots before the crew rejected the takeoff. Smoke was observed from the engine area, and reports indicated a fire broke out, leading the pilots to halt the plane and initiate the evacuation as a precaution.

All passengers and crew were safely removed from the aircraft using emergency slides deployed onto the runway. For a few individuals unable to use the slides, stairs were provided. The six injured passengers, who suffered minor injuries during the rapid exit, were transported to Medanta Hospital for evaluation and treatment. No crew members were harmed.

In a statement, Swiss International Air Lines confirmed the details and...