Swiss Air Flight’s Engine Fails, Catches Fire During Takeoff In Delhi

New Delhi: Six passengers on board a SWISS flight were injured after the aircraft aborted the takeoff run at Delhi airport following an engine fire incident, officials said. The injured passengers have been admitted to hospital.

All the passengers were evacuated on the runway using emergency slides, officials said, adding the flight was scheduled to fly to Switzerland’s Zurich.

Flight No. LX147, an Airbus A330, began its takeoff run at 1.08 am when one of the engines failed and a fire broke out, officials said.

“We are aware of an incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi. The aircraft involved is an Airbus A330, registration HB-JHK. SWISS has established a task force. There were 228 passengers and four infants on board,” SWISS said in a statement.

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

Visuals of the Delhi airport incident appeared on social media.

In a detailed statement, an airline spokesperson said there were 228 passengers and four infants on board.

“Shortly after takeoff, just after 1:00 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines. The crew rejected the takeoff and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft,” the spokesperson said. Six passengers were receiving medical attention, the spokesperson added.

“All passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft via the emergency slides. Six passengers are currently undergoing medical evaluation. For a small number of individuals who were unable to use the slides, stairs were provided,” the spokesperson said.

According to the spokesperson, Swiss technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and initiate the next steps. The airline is known as Swiss. At the same time, the spokesperson said the airline was working intensively to find a swift and suitable onward travel solution for all passengers.