Swiss flight o Newark is declaring an emergency and turning around back to Zurich.
The Swiss Air flight #LX18 departed late Zurich today at 18:00 CEST.
Only 30 minutes after departure, the pilots declared an emergency (squawk 7700). The Airbus A330-300 (registration HB-JHI) turned around.
Returning
Flight LX18 is starting its descent back to ZRH Airport.
Holding 10,000 ft
Since it declared an emergency, the flight descended to 10,000 ft. It could mean a loss of cabin pressurization.
Entering hold
Flight #LX18 is entering a hold at 10,000 ft near Zurich Airport.
Flight LX18 on final approach
The Airbus A330 is on final approach to Zurich Airport.
Landed
The flight LX18 has landed on runway 18, currently met my fire trucks.
At the gate
The airbus A330 has been escorted by fire trucks to the terminal.
