Swiss A343 at Zurich on Mar 14th 2026, flaps problem

Last Update: March 15, 2026 / 16:32:04 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 14, 2026

Classification
Incident

Cause
Flaps problem

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-189

Departure
Shanghai, China

Destination
Zurich, Switzerland

Aircraft Registration
HB-JMA

Aircraft Type
Airbus A340-300

ICAO Type Designator
A343

A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A340-300, registration HB-JMA performing flight LX-189 from Shanghai (China) to Zurich (Switzerland) with 209 people on board, was on final approach to Zurich's runway 14 when the crew initiated a missed approach descending through about 2300 feet due to a problem with the flaps. The aircraft climbed to 4000 feet, positioned for an approach to runway 16 and landed safely on runway 16 at a higher than normal speed about 30 minutes after the go around.

The airline reported the flaps could not be extended.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Zurich about 22 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
HB-JMA
Country of Registration
Switzerland
Date of Registration
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Airworthyness Category
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Manufacturer
AIRBUS S.A.S.
Aircraft Model / Type
A340-313
ICAO Aircraft Type
A343
Year of Manufacture
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Serial Number
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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
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Max. Operational Passenger Seating Capacity (MOPSC), indicative
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Minimum Crew
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Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) [kg]
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Engine
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Main Owner
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Main Operator
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Mar 14, 2026

Classification
Incident

Cause
Flaps problem

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-189

Departure
Shanghai, China

Destination
Zurich, Switzerland

Aircraft Registration
HB-JMA

Aircraft Type
Airbus A340-300

ICAO Type Designator
A343

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