GENEVA, Switzerland – A heartbreaking incident has left Swiss International Air Lines grieving the loss of one of their crew members. The young crew member, whose name has not been released, tragically passed away on Monday after being hospitalized following an emergency landing.
The incident occurred on December 23 during a flight aboard an Airbus A220-300 jet. The plane, carrying 74 passengers and five crew members, was en route from Bucharest, Romania, to Zurich, Switzerland. Midway through the journey, the plane encountered serious engine problems. To make matters worse, smoke began to fill the cockpit and cabin, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing in Graz, Austria.
While the passengers and crew were evacuated, one crew member suffered injuries and was rushed to a hospital in Graz. Despite receiving medical care, the crew member sadly passed away a few days later.
Swiss International Air Lines released a heartfelt statement expressing their deep sorrow. “We must report, with the deepest of sorrow and regret, that our young colleague died in the hospital in Graz on Monday,” the airline said.
The CEO of Swiss International Air Lines, Jens Fehlinger, also shared his grief over the tragic loss. “We are devastated at our dear colleague’s death,” he said. “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. And we will, of course, be doing everything in our power to help and support them at this extremely difficult time.”
The entire Swiss International Air Lines community is mourning this loss, as are many who have been touched by the tragedy. While the airline investigates the cause of the engine failure, their focus remains on supporting the grieving family and honoring the memory of their colleague.
