Comoros Islands lie between east African and the island chain of Madagascar . It originated in Yemen 's capital , Sanaa , and went down just miles from Moroni , the capital of the Comoros Islands . Recorder could provide information to help determine what caused the crash . Thirteen - year - old French girl was the only person to survive the crash .
Comoros Islands lie between east African and the island chain of Madagascar . Recorder could provide information to help determine what caused the crash . Thirteen - year - old French girl was the only person to survive the crash .