Swiss A320 at Valencia on Sep 25th 2026, hydraulic failure

Last Update: September 25, 2026 / 15:09:35 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 25, 2026

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic failure

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-2142

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Valencia, Spain

Aircraft Registration
HB-IJQ

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration HB-IJQ performing flight LX-2142 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Valencia,SP (Spain) with 173 people on board, was on final approach to Valencia's runway 12 when the crew initiated a go-around due to a hydraulic failure affecting the landing gear. The aircraft entered a hold while the crew was working the checklists. The aircraft subsequently performed a low approach to have the landing gear checkd from the ground. The aircraft finally performed a safe landing on runway 12 with open gear doors and stopped on the runway. The aircraft was towed off the runway.

The airline reported an indication for one of the three hydraulic systems affecting the landing gear. The aircraft performed a low approach to have verified that the landing gear has been properly locked into its down position.
Aircraft Registration Data
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HB-IJQ
Country of Registration
Switzerland
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
AIRBUS INDUSTRIE
Aircraft Model / Type
A320-214
ICAO Aircraft Type
A320
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 25, 2026

Classification
Incident

Cause
Hydraulic failure

Airline
Swiss International Airlines

Flight number
LX-2142

Departure
Zurich, Switzerland

Destination
Valencia, Spain

Aircraft Registration
HB-IJQ

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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