Delhi: Six injured as Swiss Air flight engine fails, catches fire during takeoff

Six passengers were injured after a Swiss International Air Lines flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted its takeoff after its engine failed and caught fire in the capital on Sunday, The Economic Times reported.

The passengers and crew of the flight LX147 were evacuated on the runway at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Airbus A330 aircraft had 228 passengers and four infants on board.

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The aircraft had reached a speed of 104 knots, or 196 km per hour, before the pilots aborted the takeoff, according to data from FlightRadar24.

After assessing the situation, the crew “decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft”, NDTV quoted the airline as saying.

All passengers and crew exited the aircraft using emergency slides, while stairs were provided for some persons who were unable to use the slides, The Economic Times reported.

Six passengers were injured during the evacuation and were taken to hospital for treatment. The crew were unharmed.

The airline said that it has set up a task force and was assisting the passengers by arranging rebookings and hotel accommodation.

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

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