December 31, 2024|
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|11 months agoSWISS Airbus Emergency Landing: Crew Member Dies After 'Unknown Fault Pattern'
Investigation reveals previously unknown engine fault pattern in SWISS aircraft emergency landing at Graz, marking the airline's most serious incident in 23 years.
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- A SWISS Airbus A220 made an emergency landing in Graz due to engine problems and smoke in the cabin
- The flight was carrying 74 passengers and 5 crew members from Bucharest to Zurich
- One crew member died in hospital after the incident
- Investigators discovered a previously unknown fault pattern in the engine
By The Numbers
74
Number of passengers on board
12
Number of passengers requiring medical treatment
30
Number of A220s in SWISS fleet
They Said
"This may take some time"
"It was a dark day"
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Emergency Landing Overview
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Technical Investigation
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Impact and Casualties
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