New Delhi, Apr 26, 2026 — A Zurich-bound Swiss International Air Lines A330-300 (registration HB-JHK) carrying 232 passengers, including four infants, and 13 crew members aborted takeoff at Delhi airport around 1:00 am on April 26 after an engine issue, the airline said.
Crew members stopped the takeoff after detecting a problem with one of the engines and, after assessing the situation, decided as a precaution to evacuate the aircraft. Passengers and crew were evacuated; most used emergency slides and stairs were provided for those unable to use slides.
Four passengers remain in hospital for treatment, and a cabin crew member sustained a minor foot/ankle injury, the airline said. Earlier, six passengers were undergoing medical evaluation. Details on how the passengers were injured were not immediately available.
Airport sources reported smoke observed from the port side of the main wheel during the rejected takeoff; initial reports to air traffic control had suggested a tyre burst. Delhi airport operator DIAL said a full emergency was declared for flight LX147 on Runway 28/10 but that airport operations were unaffected. DIAL added that all prescribed safety protocols were promptly executed and passengers were safely evacuated.
Swiss said it is working to determine the cause of the engine problem. Swiss technical specialists will travel to Delhi to inspect the aircraft and initiate next steps. Passengers have been accommodated in hotels and rebooked on alternative flights; the airline said it has been in close contact with affected passengers and is providing support.
