The flight LX288 departed Zurich on Tuesday, February 11 2025 to Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Airbus A340-300 (registration HB-JMA) climbed to 35,000 ft then cruised at 38,000 ft over South of Chad when the crew decided to turn around.

The aircraft was experiencing a technical fault with the weather radar.

The crew decided to return to Zurich because thunderstorms were expected on the remaining flight route and safe flight control could not be guaranteed.

The 21-year-old aircraft went back to Zurich Airport where it landed at 21:15 CET, 11 hours after departure.

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Swiss International Air Lines flight #LX66 has departed Zurich gate E27 at 10:16 CET for a 10 hours and 50 minutes flight to Miami.

The airbus A330-300 with registration HB-JHM turned around over Atlantic while cruising at 33,000 ft about 2 hours into the flight.

The 12 year-old aircraft is returning to Zurich the airline is confirming AIRLIVE.

The flight was scheduled to land at 14:40 in Miami.

UPDATE 1
The A330 landed back on runway 16 at ZRH Airport.

UPDATE 2
The aircraft returned to Zurich as one of the pilots was not feeling good enough to continue the flight according to The Aviation Herald.

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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. 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.

He was taken to hospital by helicopter and transferred to the intensive care unit. A week later, he died as a result of severe oxygen deprivation.

Mysterious cause of death

According to Sonntagsblick, the autopsy revealed that the flight attendant suffered from hypoxic brain damage and cerebral edema – both the result of a massive lack of oxygen. He was also found to have an unusually large heart and purulent bronchitis.

The public prosecutor’s office in Graz is now investigating what role the breathing mask worn by the flight attendant may have played. These masks are specially designed to provide oxygen in a smoky environment.

Safety concerns about masks

The safety of the respiratory masks used has been criticized, as the Sonntagszeitung newspaper knows. Swiss had already announced in 2023 that some of the mask models were outdated and should be replaced. However, these masks are still being used in the affected A220 fleet.

According to a Swiss spokesperson, the masks are still certified and safe. However, measures are being examined to replace the remaining models more quickly.

Investigation

The Austrian and Swiss authorities are currently investigating the causes of the incident. The aircraft’s engine is also being forensically analyzed. The affected Airbus A220 is expected to return to service soon after repair work and thorough cleaning.

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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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Flight #LX52 departed Zurich to Boston on Friday, November 8 2024 at 17:48 CEST.

Almost 3 hours into the flight, the crew decided to turn around over the Atlantic to return to Zurich.

The Airbus A330-300 (registration HB-JHH) was cruising at 36,000 ft then descended to 28,000 ft and climbed back to 37,000 ft.

According to source, the aircraft was experiencing satellite communication issue which is mandatory before crossing the Atlantic.

The 14 years old plane landed back at Zurich 5 hours after departure. The flight was cancelled.

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Saturday 17 Aug 2024, the aircraft (registration HB-JNI) en route from Tokyo to Zurich, was diverted to Kazakhstan due to a medical emergency on board. While the landing was executed successfully, subsequent events unfolded.

During a turn on the taxiway, the plane’s nose wheel became lodged in the soft ground. This incident triggered an emergency response and forced the airport to close for two hours. Rescue teams were deployed to the scene to assist the stranded aircraft.

Swiss International Air Lines confirmed the incident, stating that the crew had been forced to turn the aircraft on the runway due to the closure of the taxiway. The airline is now conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft to assess any potential damage.

While all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the plane becoming stuck.

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