Swiss Flight Attendant Dies After Emergency Landing

Swiss Flight Attendant Dies After Emergency Landing

A Swiss International Air Lines flight attendant has tragically passed away, a week after a dramatic emergency landing caused by smoke filling the cabin and cockpit. The incident occurred on December 23rd, when flight LX1885, traveling from Bucharest to Zurich, was forced to divert to Graz, Austria, due to engine issues and smoke on board.

Upon landing, all 74 passengers aboard the Airbus A220-300 were safely evacuated. However, two crew members required hospitalization. Sadly, one of the hospitalized crew members, the flight attendant, succumbed to their injuries on December 30th while in intensive care.

"We are devastated at our dear colleague's death," said Swiss Chief Executive Officer Jens Fehlinger in a statement. "His loss has left us all in the deepest shock and grief. Our thoughts are with his family, whose pain we cannot imagine. I offer them my heartfelt condolences on behalf of all of us at Swiss."

Swiss, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is conducting a thorough internal investigation into the causes of the incident. The investigation focuses on the aircraft's mechanical components, particularly the engine, as well as the protective equipment used by cabin crew during the emergency. Initial findings suggest a technical problem with one of the engines, but the airline emphasizes that it is "not ruling out anything" and is working closely with Austrian authorities, Pratt & Whitney (the engine manufacturer), and Airbus.

Meanwhile, the public prosecutor's office in Graz has ordered a forensic examination of the deceased flight attendant's body and appointed an aviation expert to investigate the cause of the accident.

Swiss reiterated its commitment to ensuring passenger and crew safety, stating, "We are working with all relevant parties to determine what led to this tragic event.