Engine Fire Forces Delhi-Zurich Takeoff Abort

SWISS flight LX147 from New Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff just after 1 a.m. on April 26 after an engine problem forced an emergency evacuation on the runway. (cnbc.com) (newsroom.swiss.com) The aircraft was an Airbus A330, registration HB-JHK, carrying 228 passengers, four infants and 13 crew members, SWISS said. (newsroom.swiss.com) (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) According to airport and airline statements, the crew rejected the takeoff after an issue with one engine and then evacuated passengers using emergency slides. (cnbc.com) (theweek.in) Reuters reported that four passengers and one crew member were injured, after SWISS initially said six passengers were receiving medical attention. (economictimes.indiatimes.com) (cnbc.com) Times of India, citing flight-tracking data, said the aircraft had reached 104 knots on runway 28 when the crew aborted the takeoff. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Delhi airport operator DIAL said a full emergency was declared for flight LX147 on runway 28/10 and that airport operations remained unaffected. (theweek.in) (news18.com) SWISS said it set up a task force, began arranging rebookings and hotel rooms, and sent technical specialists to Delhi to inspect the aircraft. (newsroom.swiss.com) (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) One passenger, Vinod Krishnadas, told Times of India the cabin evacuation was fast but described confusion after passengers reached the ground, including an exit door that he said did not open. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) SWISS said it is working with local authorities to determine what caused the incident, while Delhi airport said prescribed safety protocols were executed. (newsroom.swiss.com) (theweek.in)