What Happens if an Aircraft Engine Fails in Flight?

How dangerous is it if an aircraft's engine fails? Can airplanes fly with just one engine? In the “Ask the Expert” section, we explore this question and ask our expert, SWISS First Officer Judith Niedmers, what happens in the event of an engine failure.


Flying is fascinating! Aviation is as varied as the destinations SWISS flies to. And the numerous unanswered questions and myths about flying are at least as varied and exciting. In the "Ask the Expert" section, we get to the bottom of the facts and offer simple explanations to the big questions. Our experts know the answer to (almost) everything!

What happens if an aircraft engine fails in flight?

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