Swiss International Flight LX147 Aborts Takeoff at Delhi After Engine Issue

Shortly after 1 a.m. local time on 26 April 2026, flight LX147, operating an Airbus A330 on the Delhi-Zurich route, experienced an engine problem while accelerating down the runway at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The crew aborted the take-off and, as a precaution, ordered an emergency evacuation of the aircraft. Passengers and crew were removed from the plane; runway operations were temporarily halted but later resumed.

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The aircraft carried 228 passengers, including four infants, and 13 crew members. Initial reports indicated six passenger injuries, but Swiss International later revised the count to four injured passengers. One crew member sustained a sprained ankle. All injured passengers were taken to hospital for treatment. The airline confirmed that the aircraft’s evacuation proceeded without further incident.

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Swiss International issued a statement confirming the engine issue, the aborted take-off, and the subsequent evacuation. The carrier said it had established a task force to investigate the incident and that medical assistance was provided to the injured. Airport authorities declared an emergency following the event, but normal runway operations were restored after the aircraft was cleared.

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• Injury figures: Early coverage cited six passenger injuries; the airline’s later clarification reduced this to four passengers plus one crew member with a sprained ankle.

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• Source reliability: The Reuters-based report rates its reliability at 43.77, while the accompanying Straits Times piece provides no reliability rating.

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• Cause of engine problem: Neither source offers a definitive explanation for the engine malfunction, and no technical details have been released pending the task-force review.

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• “local time on April 26, an issue occurred with one of the engines during the takeoff of flight LX147 in Delhi.” — Swiss International

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• “The crew aborted the take-off and, after assessing the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft,” Swiss International said.” — Swiss International

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• “30am, Singapore time) on April 26, an issue occurred with one of the engines during the take-off of flight LX147 in Delhi.” — Swiss International

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• “The crew aborted the take-off and, after assessing the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft,” Swiss International said.” — Swiss International

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Swiss International’s task force will examine flight data, engine performance records, and maintenance logs to determine the root cause of the engine issue. Findings are expected to be communicated to aviation regulators and the public. In the meantime, Indira Gandhi International Airport continues normal operations, and the airline has not announced any schedule changes for the Delhi-Zurich service.

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