Swiss Airlines Cabin Crew Dies In Maintenance Due To Smoke Incident On Flight

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JAKARTA - A cabin crew member of Swiss Air Lines airline who was treated intensively after the flight he was traveling in experienced engine and smoke problems on the plane, died in hospital.

The Airbus A220-300 plane from Bukares to Zurich made an emergency landing in the city of Graz, Austria on December 23 after the problem when the flight arose. The man was then taken to the hospital in Graz and died.

"We are all very surprised by the death of our beloved colleague. This news makes us very sad and dumbfounded. Our grief is on the young man's relatives whose suffering is infinitely many," said Swiss CEO Jens Fehlunger.

The airline did not provide further details about the late crew members or the cause of death considering his grieving relatives.

The Swiss Air Lines flight carried 74 passengers, 12 of whom received medical treatment. Those who were hospitalized were then able to leave the hospital.

Switzerland said last week preliminary findings showed technical problems in one of the engines.

Their investigation also focused on using protective equipment for cabin crews known as breathing protective equipment.