Air France Flight Drops 30,000ft After Engine Explosion During Takeoff
# Terror as Air France Plane 'Plummets 30,000ft' After Engine Explodes
Passengers faced unimaginable fear when an Air France flight experienced a catastrophic failure, dropping nearly 30,000 feet. This incident sent the aircraft into a steep nosedive, heightening the terror among those onboard.
The shocking event unfolded shortly after takeoff from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Within minutes, an engine explosion forced the plane into a dramatic descent, leading to panic as passengers braced for impact. Eyewitness accounts confirm the harrowing experience, with one individual expressing sheer disbelief, stating they "thought we were going to be smashed to pieces," according to Le Parisien.
Survivors recounted moments of terror, with one grandmother revealing the emotional toll on her family. "My 8-year-old granddaughter spent the night terrified of me, trembling all over, crying, and waking up from nightmares," Joelle mentioned. As the plane descended, some passengers were reportedly heard exclaiming, "I'm going to die, I'm going to die."
Reports about the incident describe the immediate chaos onboard, with flight attendants working to reassure frightened passengers. The exact cause of the engine explosion is under investigation, as authorities seek to determine how such a failure could occur.