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Screaming stewardess sparks panic
From: Agence France-Presse
From correspondents in London
February 28, 2006
VIRGIN Atlantic is investigating claims a stewardess alarmed passengers by screaming that a turbulence-hit jumbo jet was going to crash.
According to passengers, there was panic when the cabin crew member apparently lost control as the London to Las Vegas Boeing 747, with 451 passengers on board, ran into turbulence over Greenland.
"She (the stewardess) screamed every time we dropped and one point chanted three times 'We're going to crash'," one passenger said.
"This hysterical stewardess was telling everyone we were going to die," another passenger said
The incident took place last Friday.
A Virgin spokeswoman today said the airline was waiting for the crew of the flight, VS43, to return to the UK before starting an investigation.
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"We can confirm that flight VS43 from London Gatwick to Las Vegas, which departed at 10.51am on February 24, experienced unexpected turbulence approximately three hours into the flight," she said.
"The safety and security of passengers and crew is Virgin Atlantic's top priority.
"The flight deck will always keep passengers informed of expected flying conditions and where possible will try to avoid areas of expected turbulence.
"Incidents of unexpected turbulence are relatively rare but as a precaution, passengers are always advised to wear seatbelts at all times during the flight."