SWISS Airbus A330 Identified in Bangor Emergency Landing
The aircraft involved in the July 27 emergency landing in Bangor has been identified as HB-JHK, a SWISS Airbus A330-343.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 8:45 p.m. ET
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Aug 22, 2026, 8:45 p.m. ETFirst report
SWISS Airbus A330 Makes Emergency Landing in Bangor After Smoke Reported in Cabin
A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330 made an emergency landing at Bangor International Airport in Maine on July 27, according to paddleyourownkanoo.com. The aircraft, registration HB-JHK, was operating flight LX-16 and was in the cruise phase when the incident occurred around 10:30 am local time. The flight was carrying 208 people on board. The event is still developing, and the cause has not been determined.
The aircraft is an Airbus A330-343, according to aircraft registry records, which list the registered owner as Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.; the owner of record is not necessarily the operator of the flight. Registry records also list the engines as Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60. The same aircraft was involved in an emergency evacuation at Delhi International Airport on April 26, when pilots performed a rejected takeoff after the left-hand engine suffered a serious failure, according to paddleyourownkanoo.com. The plane returned to service on June 4.
Weather observations at Bangor International Airport, 2.7 miles away, recorded calm winds, 10 statute miles visibility, and clear skies at the time. The investigation is ongoing, and no cause has been determined.
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- Registration
- HB-JHK
- Type
- Airbus A330-343 — twin-engine jet landplane
- Engines
- ROLLS-ROYCE PLC RB211 TRENT 772B-60
- Operator of record
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Registered owner
- Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.The owner of record is not necessarily the operator, the pilot, or otherwise connected to the flight.
- Terrain elevation
- 49 ft
- Nearest aerodrome
- 2.6 miles N of Brewer Airport (0B2)
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