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Engine Flames Force SWISS Jet to Abort Boston Takeoff

Federal investigators are examining the engine malfunction that halted the Zurich-bound flight.

Overview

  • SWISS Flight LX55, an Airbus A330-300, stopped its takeoff at Boston Logan around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday after visible flames and smoke came from the right engine during the roll.
  • Video verified by multiple outlets shows a brief burst of fire and a loud boom as the aircraft accelerated on runway 22R before the crew braked to a stop.
  • Airport fire and rescue units responded, the FAA briefly paused some arrivals, and the jet later taxied back to the gate under its own power.
  • All 223 passengers and 13 crew were uninjured and disembarked normally; the Zurich service departed hours later using a different aircraft, according to the airline and flight-tracking data.
  • The FAA has opened an investigation, and the affected A330 will be inspected before returning to service, a development drawing renewed focus to recent engine-related incidents reported at U.S. airports.