Tragic incident in Graz: crew member died after the flight emergency landing

Tragic incident in Graz: crew member died after the flight emergency landing

After a dramatic incident on December 23, when a Swiss Air aircraft had to be emerged due to heavy smoke development in the cockpit, a 23-year-old crew member has now suffered his serious injuries. The incident occurred during the flight from Bucharest to Zurich when the plane landed in Graz. A total of 74 passengers and five crew members had to be brought to safety, while 13 passengers and four crew members, including the deceased flight attendant, were medically treated. Much of those affected had only suffered minor injuries. The public prosecutor Graz has ordered an autopsy of the deceased after the circumstances of the incident are now being examined in detail.

The Swiss airline expressed its deep regret about the loss of its crew member. Swiss boss Jens Fehlinger described the day as "black" and emphasized that all efforts are made to clarify the causes of smoke development. According to current information, a technical defect in one of the engines could have played a role. While the investigation by the Styrian State Criminal Police Office and the public prosecutor's office progress, extensive investigations were initiated as a precise cause. In addition, an expert was appointed to analyze the technical details and the processes during the flight. In an intensifying environment, Swiss asks for understanding that there are currently no data in Austria, since the authorities in Austria are leading the primary investigation. oe24.at.