Originally Posted by "FlyGooseFly!
I was travelling SLF in business class on a B.A. 747 way back in 1988 - when suddenly - SHOCK! HORROR! The aircraft dropped like the proverbial stone. All the oxygen masks deploying didn't bother me at all - but the dense white fog and virtually instant cold rush of air had me more than a little concerned as to whether this was a crew controlled matter or gremlins taking over but as I was still alive and the airframe intact - clear air turbulence causing complete flame out - just how low did we get I asked - low enough old chap, low enough !
Dense white fog and rush of air following a flame out
? Sounds like Hollywood movie... how come a lack of pressurization can lead to explosive decompression symptoms ? I experienced engine out and cabin dump at FL280 few years ago and we had quite a reasonable cabin climb rate.