Air traffic Swiss aircraft evacuated before take-off in Delhi due to engine problem

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26.4.2026 - 01:42

A Swiss Airbus 330-300 had to be evacuated before take-off in New Delhi. (archive picture)
A Swiss Airbus 330-300 had to be evacuated before take-off in New Delhi. (archive picture)
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A Swiss airline plane has been evacuated at Delhi airport due to an engine problem. Six passengers were initially under medical supervision, as Swiss announced on Sunday night.

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The problem occurred during take-off at shortly after 1 a.m. Indian local time, the airline's media office wrote. The crew aborted the take-off and evacuated the aircraft as a precaution. Blick" initially reported the incident online.

According to Swiss, there were 228 passengers and four small children on board the Airbus A330. A staircase had been organized for people who were unable to leave the aircraft via the slides.

A Swiss task force has begun its work. Technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft. According to the airline, the teams on site are working at full speed to find options for rebooking or hotels.