Preliminary reports indicate that US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River soon after takeoff from LaGuardia around 3:20 EST. It’s suspected that a flock of birds flew into the engine, windshield, or otherwise interferred with the plane prompting the emergency landing, which, according to witnesses was impressively controlled.
This photo tells the story so much better than anything else. Actually seeing people getting off onto the floating escape chutes is the most relieving sight possible. News outlets are still scrambling for details. It appears that all passengers and crew were rescued — dry. I am currently watching live coverage via ABC 7 Online in NYC.
Photo by Janis Krums aka jkrums via TwitPic (which is currently down).
UPDATE: Check out this video 4 minute clip from the scene below:
Thanks God. All passengers are alive.
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was the ditch swith used
was the ditch swith used
Twitter is so fast! I guess 911 will start monitoring it soon
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they are lucky they crashed on water. Its a good thing that U.S. airways pilots are good ones . I also fly that airline, 'get my tickets from LastMinuteTravel.
The passengers was very glad because the plane was not exploded. And that it was landed on the deep water or else i think most of the passengers would be drown.
Lucky passengers! They are almost in death. It only implies that they are not yet their time to rest in peace.
It is quite sad to see such disasters. Just think of the plight of the passengers and those trapped inside. I really feel pity for them. May god bless them.
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Twitter is so fast! I guess 911 will start monitoring it soon