The exact causes of the death of a Swiss crew member, following an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, on December 23, are known. The “SonntagsBlick” revealed this Sunday that Austrian investigators carried out an autopsy. A lack of oxygen and cerebral edema led to the death of the steward according to initial findings. Bronchitis and a heart abnormality were also detected in the victim, but we do not know, at this time, if these factors are linked to the death.
The mask worn by the young man at the time of landing must be analyzed. It is possible that it was defective. The Graz court has opened an investigation into possible bodily harm due to negligence. According to the “SonntagsZeitung”, the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office in Switzerland is also active in this matter. A procedure has not yet been opened, but the Swiss authorities are in contact with their Austrian counterparts.
An Airbus A 220 from Swiss flying from Bucharest to Zurich had to make an emergency landing in Graz on December 23 due to the presence of smoke in the cockpit and cabin. The steward died on December 30 in hospital.
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