A Swiss International Airlines flight intended for Zurich had to abort its takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport due to flames shooting from one of its engines.
Footage indicated that, as the plane’s engines revved up, flames flickered, which seemed to cause it to slow down. A representative from Swiss Airlines mentioned that an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the engine malfunction. They noted that flames can sometimes be visible for a brief moment depending on the issue.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily halted several incoming flights as the Swiss plane remained stationary on the runway.
In another incident, smoke from unknown devices led to an emergency landing for American Airlines flights bound for Washington D.C.
Air traffic control relayed to the Swiss crew that black smoke appeared to be emanating from one of the engines. A fire crew was dispatched to assess the situation. Reports showed the aircraft had been at Logan since it arrived from Zurich on Sunday prior to this incident.
The Swiss Flight 55 halted its takeoff due to engine issues around 6:25 PM on September 16. The FAA briefly suspended flight arrivals at Logan until the runway was clear. They confirmed that an investigation would follow.
Swiss Airlines stated that none of the 223 passengers or 13 crew members were injured during the incident.
A passenger recounted hearing a loud noise and feeling a significant jolt toward the middle of the runway. This individual described the tension in the cabin, noting that panic didn’t ensue until the sirens and ambulance arrived, moments later.
Fortunately, the situation was addressed before the aircraft became airborne, eliminating the need for an emergency landing.
Flight records noted that the delayed flight arrived in Zurich much later than scheduled, at around 11:43 AM, which was over five hours past the expected time. Swiss Airlines confirmed that a different plane completed the flight later that night.
Safety, the spokesperson emphasized, is always the top priority. They expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the passengers due to this incident.
Efforts to reach Logan Airport for further comments on the event were not immediately successful.
