Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Some more US Navy footage, taken as they were approaching the aircraft:
Note that the forward doors are still well clear of the water at this point, with the emergency exit just starting to be broached.
Also clearly visible is the deformed rear fuselage.
I appreciate there would have been the shock factor, but can't believe the forward exit doors weren't opened immediately. what were the flight attendants doing ?
No urgency here at all...