Event Description
On 20 July 2022, a Wizz Air flight from Bari to Krakow, operating an Airbus A321 NEO (registration HA-LGA), received a bomb threat mid-flight. The crew decided to interrupt the journey and diverted to Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary. The aircraft landed safely at 12:38 UTC and came to a stop at holding bay B5. Following standard emergency procedures, the crew ordered an evacuation and deployed all eight emergency slides. During the evacuation, after leaving the aircraft, one passenger sustained a broken ankle.
Investigation
Transportation Safety Bureau of Hungary (TSB) launched an investigation under case number 2022-0959-4, pursuant to Hungarian law and EU Regulation No 996/2010. Investigators conducted on-site data collection, examined available information, interviewed witnesses, and collected reports from involved organizations. They also reviewed the airline's emergency procedures. After evaluating the data and circumstances, the TSB concluded that no flight safety-related learnings were expected from further investigation. The case did not require additional action, and the investigation was terminated. No safety recommendations were issued.