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Six injured after Swiss Air flight aborts takeoff in Delhi

A Swiss International Air Lines A330 suffered an engine failure and fire on takeoff at Delhi, forcing an emergency abort.

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Delhi, India
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Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 04:15 UTC
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A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330‑300 (HB‑JHK) on flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich experienced a failure of engine No. 1 during the take‑off roll on Runway 28. The malfunction ignited a fire on the landing‑gear wheels and brakes, prompting the crew to abort the take‑off and evacuate the aircraft. Six passengers were injured in the evacuation, and emergency services responded to the fire on the runway. The incident highlights the risks of engine failures during critical phases of flight.
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2d ago@thenewarea51

The aircraft suffered a No. 1 engine failure that caused a fire on the landing‑gear wheels and brakes, leading to an emergency abort and evacuation.

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