The plane is registered to a Louisiana resident , but the identities of those aboard were not released . Four people were aboard the plane ; their conditions are unknown . The plane was unable to gain altitude after takeoff . - A passenger on board a flight from New York City to Paris reported that he had been sitting in his seat for about an hour when suddenly there was loud banging and then smoke coming out of one
Four people were aboard the plane ; their conditions are unknown . The plane was unable to gain altitude after takeoff . - A passenger on board a flight from New York City to Paris reported that he had been sitting in his seat for about an hour when suddenly there was loud banging and then smoke coming out of one