Olivier Dubos told CNN there was no advance warning of a problem before the plane burst into flames.
The crew appeared as surprised as any of the passengers, he said.
“We were really scared, actually, when we started to roll in the ravine,” Dubos said. “We could see some flames, and that was where we got really scared. We couldn’t do anything. We were sitting in our seats. We didn’t know if the plane would just blow up.”
He said the flight attendants responded “very efficiently” and pushed people to hit the slides “as fast as possible.”
“A minute before touching ground, there was no more lights in the plane,” he added. “The lights were totally cut off.”
0 Read MoreWe plan to do a lot of walking on our upcoming vacation. I’d like to find a walking shoe that’s sturdy enough for walking hilly paths in the north of Corsica and stylish enough so that I don’t feel frumpy as we walk around Paris. Anybody know where I can find my dream shoe? (P.S.: I have short feet – size 5 American – so I need to find a shoe company that provides a wide range of sizes.) Thanks for any help you can share with me.
3 Read MoreIs there any public clothe school offering master degree in Paris or other regions? Thank you??
0 Read MoreI’ll be in France from 12 – 20 Sept. Does anyone know what kind of weather I should be expecting? Helps to know so that I can pack the appropriate clothing….thanks!
1 Read MoreHello I am looking to avoid the lines at Versailles. I want to purchase a ticket online that includes both versailles and the train ride to the castle.
I have heard that one exists and would like to arrive in Paris with the ticket in my pocket. Does anyone know where I can get one online?
Thanks
2 Read MoreI’ve never encountered the term "salle d’eau" before. How does this type of facility differ from a bathroom/salle de bains?
5 Read MoreLance Armstrong closed out his amazing career with a seventh consecutive Tour de France victory Sunday — and did it a little
earlier than expected.
Because of wet conditions, race organizers stopped the clock as Armstrong and the main pack entered Paris. Although riders were still racing, with eight laps of the Champs-Elysees to complete, organizers said that Armstrong had officially won.
The stage started as it has done for the past six years — with Armstrong celebrating and wearing the race leader’s yellow jersey.
0 Read MoreHi,
I am planning to go to France and the Beneluex countries in September. I have never been to France so I am unsure where to go. I plan to go to Paris, then take a night train to Nice, stay a few days then take the train to Bordeaux before going back to Paris and then on to Brussels. Can anyone tell me useful information about Nice and Bordeaux? Are they worth visiting or are there better places to go?
Thanks in advance
7 Read Morei went to cuba from the 4th july to 18th july!!
0 Read Morei went to cuba from the 4th july to 18th july!!
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