DELHI- Swiss International Air Lines (LX) flight LX147, bound for Zurich (ZRH), was evacuated at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) after an engine issue forced the crew to abort takeoff in the early hours of Sunday (April 26, 2026). The aircraft, an Airbus A330 registered as HB-JHK, was carrying 228 passengers and four infants at the time of the incident.
The crew rejected takeoff shortly after 1:00 a.m. local time and decided to evacuate the aircraft as a precaution. All passengers and crew exited using emergency slides. Delhi Airport (DEL) confirmed that a full emergency was declared and all safety protocols were executed promptly, with airport operations remaining unaffected.
SWISS Flight Abort Takeoff
The incident occurred during the takeoff roll on Runway 28/10 at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
According to a statement from Swiss International Air Lines, one of the Airbus A330’s engines experienced a technical problem during the takeoff phase. The flight crew immediately initiated a rejected takeoff procedure, bringing the aircraft to a stop on the runway.
Following an on-ground assessment of the situation, the crew determined that an evacuation was necessary as a safety precaution.
Passengers and crew evacuated the aircraft through emergency slides deployed on both sides of the fuselage. The airline confirmed that all 228 passengers, four infants, and the crew members exited the aircraft safely.
Passenger Medical Evaluation and Crew Status
Swiss International Air Lines stated that six passengers are currently undergoing medical evaluation following the evacuation. Out of those 6 passengers, 4 sustained injuries.
The airline did not provide specific details about the nature of their conditions. All crew members remained unharmed during the incident.
Emergency evacuations using slides carry inherent risks of minor injuries, especially during nighttime operations. The fact that only six passengers required medical attention out of over 230 occupants suggests the evacuation was conducted in a controlled manner.
Investigation and Technical Response
Swiss International Air Lines confirmed that it is working closely with local authorities at Delhi (DEL) to investigate the incident.
The airline has deployed a team of technical specialists to Delhi to inspect the Airbus A330 (registration HB-JHK) and determine the exact cause of the engine malfunction.
The investigation will likely focus on the specific nature of the engine failure, whether it involved a mechanical defect, a foreign object ingestion, or another technical factor. The aircraft will remain grounded at Delhi (DEL) until the inspection is complete and the airline clears it for service return.
Delhi Airport Confirms Normal Operations
Delhi Airport issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) confirming the full emergency declaration for Swiss (LX) flight LX147 on the Delhi-Zurich (DEL-ZRH) route. The airport authority stated that all prescribed safety protocols were promptly executed during the incident.
Importantly, the airport confirmed that operations remained unaffected despite the emergency. Runway 28/10 was temporarily unavailable during the evacuation and emergency response, but other runways at the airport continued to handle departures and arrivals without disruption.
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