Swiss Air Lines announces the death of the cabin crew member following emergency landing of flight LX1885.
A Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich from Bucharest made an emergency landing in Austria on December 23, 2024 because of engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit that left one crew member in intensive care.
Twelve passengers on flight LX1885 received medical care. All who were hospitalized have been able to leave hospital.
Swiss Air Lines announces the death of the cabin crew member in intensive care.
With great sadness, we must share that we have lost a dear colleague following the emergency landing of LX1885 on 23 December 2024. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of our colleague during this difficult time.
Swiss Intl Air Lines
The Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration HB-JCD) involved in the incident was carrying 74 passengers and five crew when it landed in the Austrian city of Graz.
The Airbus A220 is still parked in Graz, Austria for the purposes of the investigation.
Swiss said it was working closely with authorities investigating the incident, but for now could not provide further details about what lay behind it.
