Swiss A343 near Brest on Jun 2nd 2025, engine problem

Last Update: June 2, 2025 / 16:34:13 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 2, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine problem

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-64

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Miami, United States

Aircraft Registration
HB-JMH

Aircraft Type
Airbus A340-300

ICAO Type Designator
A343

A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A340-300, registration HB-JMH performing flight LX-64 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Miami,FL (USA) with 195 passengers and 12 crew, was enroute at FL320 over the Bay of Biscaya about 140nm south of Brest when the crew decided to return to Zurich. The aircraft maintained FL320 initially, about half way back the crew squawked emergency and drifted down to FL280. The aircraft entered a hold due to weather at Zurich and landed safely on Zurich's runway 34 about 3:45 hours after departure.

The airline reported problems on one of the engines (CFM56). The irregularity is now being checked by maintenance. The rotation was cancelled, the passengers on both flights rebooked onto other flights.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
HB-JMH
Country of Registration
Switzerland
Date of Registration
DfA d eqqgAmch Subscribe to unlock
Certification Basis
FAjnlp Subscribe to unlock
Airworthyness Category
Ihnhkqlbpnllhqhn Subscribe to unlock
Legal Basis
Dphg Subscribe to unlock
TCDS Ident. No.
MbmjqqgAed Subscribe to unlock
Manufacturer
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Aircraft Model / Type
A340-313
ICAO Aircraft Type
A343
Year of Manufacture
Qnfi Subscribe to unlock
Serial Number
Ime Subscribe to unlock
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Pbgmil Subscribe to unlock
Max. Operational Passenger Seating Capacity (MOPSC), indicative
Ckf Subscribe to unlock
Minimum Crew
F Subscribe to unlock
Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
Gjbbdl Subscribe to unlock
Engine Count
C Subscribe to unlock
Engine
Efffkehqqkkpjdbqkn Subscribe to unlock
Main Owner
M Subscribe to unlock
Main Operator
Qcqk cqAddegilnhgke kl kclgekjccnkekehigfhkgifklhdhdjfe npbkffi mmeb pgfAiqikibmhd Subscribe to unlock
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jun 2, 2025

Classification
Incident

Cause
Engine problem

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-64

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Miami, United States

Aircraft Registration
HB-JMH

Aircraft Type
Airbus A340-300

ICAO Type Designator
A343

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Subscribe now
Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Compare our plans

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Send tip

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

SafetyScan Pro

SafetyScan Pro provides streamlined access to thousands of aviation accident reports. Tailored for your safety management efforts. Book your demo today

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways