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Flames shoot out of Swiss Airlines plane engine while on runway at Logan Airport
- On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX55, preparing to depart Boston Logan International Airport, halted its departure after flames and smoke erupted from one of its engines.
- The crew aborted the departure at approximately 6:25 p.m. after experiencing problems with the plane’s right engine, leading to an FAA investigation.
- The Airbus A330 returned to the gate carrying all individuals on board, including passengers and crew, who all exited the aircraft safely without any injuries.
- Flight LX55 departed Boston after approximately a five-hour delay and arrived in Zurich without incident near midday local time.
- Massport and Swiss Airlines emphasized passenger safety and pilot preparedness, while the FAA continues to investigate the engine incident at Logan Airport.
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A fireball burst out of Swiss International Air Lines' A330-300 right engine in Boston on Tuesday 16 September, abruptly interrupting flight LX55 to Zurich. No injuries, but 223 passengers had to wait five hours before flying.
Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine
A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines.
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