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Swiss International Air Lines Flight Returns to Stockholm After Engine Fire Indication

December 29, 2016

Swiss International Air Lines flight LX-1233 had to return for an emergency landing in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 27th.

The Airbus A319-100 plane took off for Geneva, Switzerland, but had to turn back after the crew received an engine fire indication.

The crew had activated the fire suppression system before the plane landed back safely. Everyone aboard remained unharmed.

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Swiss International Air Lines Plane Returns to Pristina after Bird Strike

October 5, 2016

swiss Swiss International Air Lines flight EDW-405 made an emergency landing in Pristina, Kosovo, on October 3rd.

The plane took off for Zurich, Switzerland, but had to turn back after one of the engines ingested a bird.

The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained unhurt.

Swiss International Airlines Flight Returns to Copenhagen due to Engine issue

August 21, 2016

Swiss International Airlines flight LX-1267 had to return for an emergency landing in Copenhagen, Denmark, on August 19th.

The plane took off for Zurich, Switzerland, but had to turn back after its right engine began emitting flames and loud bangs.

The crew shut down the engine before the plane landed back safely. No injuries were reported.

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Swiss International Air Lines Plane Returns to Switzerland due to Ground Spoilers Problem

July 15, 2016

Swiss International Air Lines flight LX-2250 had to return and make an emergency landing at Zurich Airport, Kloten, Switzerland, on July 7th.

The Helvetic Fokker 100, en-route to Budapest, Hungary, was mid-air above Austria when the crew reported that ground spoilers were inoperative, prompting the plane to return.

The plane landed uneventfully. All people onboard remained unharmed.

The flight was cancelled.

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Swiss International Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Zurich

May 13, 2016

Swiss International Airlines flight LX-41 made an emergency landing in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 11th.

The plane was flying from Los Angeles, California, when it experienced a hydraulic failure, prompting the pilots to declare an emergency.

The plane landed safe. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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Swiss International Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Zurich

April 19, 2016

Swiss International Airlines flight LX-14 made an emergency landing in Zurich, Switzerland, on April 17th.

The plane, heading from Zurich, Switzerland, to New York, had to turn back due to a hydraulic failure.

The plane landed uneventfully. No injuries were reported.

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Swiss International Airlines Makes Emergency Landing

January 18, 2016

A Swiss International Airlines Airbus en route from Zurich to Helsinki developed a brake problem, and return to Zurich.

The plane made a safe landing. No further notification has been made public regarding the condition of the brakes, but the plane was taken from rotation for maintenance and inspection.

Passengers were booked an alternative flights.

Swiss International Air Lines is the flagship airline of Switzerland. Its main hub is Zurich Airport.

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Swiss International Airlines Plane Returns to Switzerland due to Hydraulic Failure

December 8, 2015

Swiss International Airlines flight LX-18 had to return and make an emergency landing at Zürich Airport, Switzerland, on November 26.

The Airbus A330-300, heading towards Newark, New Jersey, had to return due to hydraulic failure.

The plane landed safely.

All 203 passengers and 12 crew members aboard remained unhurt.

Swiss Plane Diverts to Vienna due to Engine Problem

November 23, 2015

Swiss International Air Lines flight LX-178 made an emergency landing in Vienna, Austria, on November 22.

The Airbus A340-300 plane, en-route from Zurich, Switzerland, to Singapore, was diverted after one of its engines malfunctioned.

The plane landed safely in Vienna after dumping off extra fuel.

Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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Swiss European Airlines Flight Diverted to Stansted Due to Engine Fire

April 29, 2014April 29, 2014

A Swiss European Airlines flight LX-487 had to make an emergency landing at London Stansted Airport, after one of its engines caught fire.

The plane was en route from London City to Basel on the night of Sunday April 27. During the initial climb, its right hand engine caught fire, after which the crew decided to halt the climb at the altitude of 5000 feet and shut down the engine. The plane was then diverted to the Stansted Airport, where it made an uneventful emergency landing, around 30 minutes after it took off.

All 82 passengers and 4 crew members exited safely. The flight was cancelled and the passengers were accommodated in another flight from London’s Heathrow Airport.

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Zurich Bird Strike

November 1, 2010April 29, 2014

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Contact photographer Gerry Stegmeier

What: Swiss International Airlines Airbus A321 en route from Zurich to London
Where: Zurich
When: Oct 31st 2010
Who: 194 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the plane suffered a bird strike.

The pilot returned to Zurich where they made a safe landing. The plane was taken out of service to be inspected for damage, and passengers were provided alternative transportation. No description of the amount of damage or the unfortunate bird has been provided.

Swiss Airbus with Wonky Electrics Diverts to Shannon

August 1, 2010April 29, 2014

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Contact photographer Jens Breuer

What: Swiss Airbus A340-300 en route from Miami to Zurich
Where: Atlantic Ocean
When: Jul 30th 2010
Who: 227 passengers
Why: Three/fourths of an hour out of Shannon, the flight developed various electrical problems with the circuit breakers affecting cabin lighting and the inflight entertainment system. With cabin lighting off, they diverted to Shannon, where the flight made a safe landing.

Passengers were provided alternative flights, albeit not on several different planes.

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Emergency Landing in Zurich

February 15, 2010

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Contact photographer Yuda

What: Swiss International Airlines Airbus A330-200 en route from Zurich (Switzerland) to Nairobi (Kenya)
Where: Zurich
When: Feb 15th 2010
Who: 175 passengers
Why: After takeoff, the plane could not retract the flaps. The plane entered a holding pattern and burned off fuel before landing safely in Zurich.

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Sao Paulo: Swiss International Airlines Airbus Cracks Windshield

January 18, 2010April 29, 2014

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Contact photographer Stefan Sonnenberg

What: Swiss International Airlines Airbus A340-300 en route from Sao Paulo Brazil to Zurich Switzerland
Where: Sao Paulo
When: Jan 17th 2010
Who: not available
Why: On takeoff, the flight crew reported they had a cracked windshield. They entered a holding pattern, dumped fuel and landed safely under emergency overweight conditions.

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Swiss Airbus Birdstrike

January 10, 2010

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Contact photographer Alejandro Ruiz

What: Swiss Airlines Airbus A319-100 en route from St. Petersburg to Zurich
Where: St. Petersburg
When: Jan 10th 2010
Who: 123 passengers and 5 crew
Why: After a successful takeoff, the flight crew informed ATC that there were vibrations in one of the engines. The plane returned to Pulkovo Airport and made a safe landing, where maintenance confirmed a bird strike.

Tokyo: Swiss Airlines Smokey Hydraulics Leak

January 7, 2010

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Contact photographer Fabian Gysel

What: Swiss Airlines Airbus A340-300 en route from Zurich Switzerland to Tokyo
Where: Tokyo
When: Jan 7th 2009
Who: 227 passengers
Why: On landing at Narita, the plane’s left gear began smoking, which engaged emergency services. Hydraulics were leaking from the top of the gear strut. Timely repairs were made so that the plane was able to make its return flight.