Overview

• The Air Corsica flight from Paris-Orly held in a pattern when the tower did not respond and the runway lights were off.
• DGAC says the hold lasted about 18–20 minutes, though early reports described a wait of roughly up to an hour.
• Airport firefighters and gendarmes went to the tower, roused the controller, and the aircraft then landed safely.
• Alcohol and drug tests on the controller were negative, and DGAC says two controllers were scheduled with one on a four-hour break.
• The regulator has opened an administrative inquiry and is considering sanctions as staffing and rostering practices draw renewed scrutiny.