Overview
On 4 July 2018, at 08:41 UTC, a serious incident occurred involving an Airbus A330-343 aircraft, registration HB-JHH, operated by Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. The flight was en route from Zurich Airport (LSZH) to Johannesburg (FAOR) under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft was an Airbus S.A.S. A330-343, owned and operated by Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. On board were 3 pilots, 10 cabin crew members, and 206 passengers.
Incident Description
Approximately 100 kilometers west of the southern tip of Corsica, the flight crew detected a strong odor in the cockpit. The odor partially impaired the crew's performance. As a result, the flight was aborted, and the aircraft returned to Zurich Airport for landing.
Outcome
No injuries were reported among the crew, passengers, or third parties. The aircraft sustained no damage. The Swiss Safety Investigation Board (SUST) opened an investigation into the incident.