Emergency landing in Graz
Swiss steward still fighting for his life
A Swiss Air aircraft had to make an emergency landing in Graz on December 23. Due to smoke inhalation, a crew member is still fighting for his life in Graz University Hospital.
With over 70 people on board, the flight from Bucharest to Zurich had to make an emergency landing in Graz on Monday. Massive smoke developed in the cabin. One crew member even had to be resuscitated after the plane was evacuated.
On Monday, the seriously injured steward was admitted to Graz University Hospital. He is still fighting for his life on Wednesday afternoon: The man was intubated and is being ventilated; he is in intensive care. His relatives are on site. A second member of the cabin crew is also being treated in hospital.
Reason for accident still unclear
A total of 17 people were injured in the incident. Most of the passengers were taken to Zurich on a special flight on December 24. The reason why the Airbus A220 began to smoke is still being investigated, Swiss said on Wednesday in response to an inquiry from "Krone".
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