A Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich from Bucharest made an emergency landing in Austria on December 23, 2024 because of engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit that left one crew member in intensive care. The 23 yo Swiss flight attendant has died from a lack of oxygen, autopsy revealed.

Over the past few days, SWISS mechanics fitted the aircraft with a replacement engine. This engine had been delivered to Graz by land.

Two-and-a-half weeks after, the Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) Airbus involved returned to Zurich on Thursday without passengers.

The Airbus A220-300 with the registration HB-JCD took off from Graz shortly before 3.30pm and landed in Zurich at 4.54pm Thursday, January 9 2025.

The aircraft is now being checked and tested in the technical department at Zurich Airport, the spokesperson continued. This includes, among other things, a thorough check of the systems during a test flight, which is also still taking place without passengers.

The airline has not yet been able to say when exactly the aircraft in question will return to regular flight operations. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board published the preliminary report on this emergency landing on Tuesday. It stated that smoke had developed in the aircraft and that the left engine had been severely damaged.

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A Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich from Bucharest made an emergency landing in Austria on December 23, 2024 because of engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit that left one crew member in intensive care.

Twelve passengers on flight LX1885 received medical care. All who were hospitalized have been able to leave hospital.

Swiss Air Lines announces the death of the cabin crew member in intensive care.

With great sadness, we must share that we have lost a dear colleague following the emergency landing of LX1885 on 23 December 2024. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of our colleague during this difficult time.

Swiss Intl Air Lines

The Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration HB-JCD) involved in the incident was carrying 74 passengers and five crew when it landed in the Austrian city of Graz.

The Airbus A220 is still parked in Graz, Austria for the purposes of the investigation.

Swiss said it was working closely with authorities investigating the incident, but for now could not provide further details about what lay behind it.

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The flight LX1885 from Bucharest to Zurich made an emergency landing in Graz after engine issues and smoke detection in both cockpit and cabin on Monday.

All the 74 passengers were evacuated were evacuated via emergency slides from the Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration HB-JCD).

The incident, allegedly caused by engine problems that filled the cockpit and cabin with smoke.

According to 20min.ch, a male cabin crew member lost consciousness and was airlifted to hospital following smoke filling the cabin of the Airbus A220. Fellow crew members performed resuscitation efforts until emergency responders arrived.

Four additional crew members and 10 of the 74 passengers were treated for injuries or smoke inhalation.

“We are deeply concerned about the health of a cabin crew member, who was transported by helicopter to Graz hospital, whose condition remains uncertain. The other four crew members have also been treated by doctors.

The seven-year-old aircraft remains grounded at Graz Airport, which was closed due to the incident. Investigations into the engine failure and smoke infiltration continue.

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