Air France plane makes emergency landing after catching fire mid flight
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Air France plane was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing in Paris after an engine caught fire shortly after take-off. Air France flight AF7470 had taken off from Paris Orly airport at 8.45pm on Friday, bound for Perpignan, when it encountered technical problems less than an hour into the journey. "On take-off, the plane’s engine caught fire, we turned around," a passenger named Johann posted on Facebook, adding: “My heart almost stopped”. Air France recalls that its crews are trained that the health and safety of its customers and staff is an absolute imperative.” Passengers were sent to stay overnight in hotels near Paris Orly, before being able to board a flight the following day.
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