Crime & Safety
Flames Shoot From Swiss Air Lines Plane Engine At Logan Airport In Boston, Video Shows
A photo taken by Marc Richards shows fire trucks approaching the airplane on the runway.
Updated on: September 17, 2025 / 8:26 AM EDT
A Swiss Air Lines flight had to abort takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport Tuesday evening after experiencing an issue with an engine. Video posted online by Logan in Flight showed what appeared to be flames shooting out the back of the right engine as the plane started accelerating down the runway.
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In a statement, the FAA said, "The crew of SWISS Flight 55 stopped their takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport due to engine issues around 6:25 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The FAA briefly paused some arrivals to the airport before the plane taxied off the runway. The FAA will investigate."
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Flames shoot out of the engine of a Swiss Air Lines flight at Boston Logan International Airport on Sept. 16, 2025/Logan in Flight/CBS Boston
A photo taken by Marc Richards shows fire trucks approaching the airplane on the runway.
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