Aircraft and Flight Details
The incident involved an AVRO 146-RJ100, registration HB-IXP, operated by Swiss Global Air Lines AG and owned by Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. The flight was a scheduled passenger service under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), with departure from Geneva Airport (LSGG) and destination London City Airport (EGLC). There were 73 passengers on board. The crew consisted of two pilots, both Swiss citizens, born in 1972 and 1984.
Incident Description
On 10 October 2016 at 16:20 UTC, during the takeoff roll on runway 05, the flight crew decided to abort the takeoff after noticing a strong smell of oil in the cockpit.
Injuries and Damage
The flight crew sustained minor injuries due to intoxication. No passengers or third parties were injured. The aircraft suffered no damage, and there was no damage to ground property.
Investigation
The Swiss Safety Investigation Service (SESE) has opened an investigation into the incident. This report is a preliminary information release and does not comprise a full analysis.