The emergency landing of a Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) aircraft in Graz, Austria, on Monday was due to a technical issue, Swiss authorities have said. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

An engine problem was the reason for the emergency landing of a Swiss aircraft in Graz, Austria, on Monday. Smoke in the cockpit and cabin also caused the Bucharest-Zurich flight to be interrupted, as the airline announced on Thursday.

The incident occurred late in the afternoon on December 23. According to witnesses, one of the engines exploded, causing a fire and filling the cabin with smoke. "There was a strange noise, a lot of smoke,

A SWISS Airbus A220-300 made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, on December 23, 2024, after smoke and fumes filled the cabin. Local press reports one member of the cabin crew was airlifted to hospital, while at least 16 others have been taken to hospital, including the flight crew and several passengers.

A Swiss Air plane had to make an emergency landing in Graz on Monday evening. One crew member was injured in the incident and taken to hospital by