The reason for the emergency landing, according to Swiss, appears to have been a technical problem in one of the engines. Smoke development in the cockpit and cabin also necessitated the interruption of the flight from Bucharest to Zurich.

Flight Attendant in Critical Condition

One crew member is still in critical condition in the intensive care unit four days after the emergency landing, confirmed the LKH University Hospital Graz on Friday to the APA, citing a Swiss announcement. He is being artificially ventilated, and his condition remains life-threatening.

On board the Airbus A220-300, there were 74 passengers and five crew members during the flight incident on the evening of December 23. The cockpit crew decided to abort the flight to ensure the safety of the passengers and the crew, Swiss announced on Thursday evening. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers were evacuated, the airline continued.

Investigation of the Aircraft

The aircraft is still being investigated: The focus is on the mechanical parts such as the engine. They are working closely with the relevant authorities as well as the engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney and the aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The causes of the smoke development are to be "completely clarified," according to Swiss. Initial findings suggest a technical problem in one of the engines. The use of the protective equipment for the cabin crew - the so-called Protective Breathing Equipment - is also being investigated, the announcement continued.

The Airbus A220 is a safe aircraft, and the Pratt & Whitney engines have accumulated over 36 million flight hours worldwide since their commissioning, Swiss emphasized. They trust these engines and will continue to operate flights with the A220.

(APA/Red)

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