Jan 15 2009
Breaking News Airbus crashes into Hudson River New York – Emergency Landing After US Airways Plane Hits Flock of Geese - All 155 Passengers and Crew Safe - CNN Youtube
Breaking News Airbus crashes into Hudson River New York – Emergency Landing After Plane Hits Flock of Geese - All 155 Passengers and Crew Safe - CNN Youtube
The quick thinking pilot of Flight 1549 has successfully completed an emergency landing in the Hudson River, New York after both engines were shut down just after the plane left the runway.
It was shortly after take-off at 3.26 NY time that an Airbus 320 took off from runway 4 at LaGuardia airport and collided with a flock of geese, according to eye witness reports near the scene.
The plane was on route to Charlotte, North Carolina just a short journey away, when the plane encountered the birds. Both engines got into difficulty, which was then followed by a loud explosion.
The pilot was heard to say “Brace, brace”. He also alerted traffic control to inform them that they had just hit a flock of geese.
There were a lot of fumes, fire and smoke inside the aircraft. People were bleeding and whiplash injuries were incurred as the plane impacted with the water.
After impact, the airbus remained buoyant upon the water allowing passengers to escape without harm. This was probably due to the fuel tank not being full, as the journey to Charlotte was a short trip.
The pilot managed a smooth landing in the Hudson River and an emergency armada of vessels were quickly on the scene. Passengers were ushered to safety via the chutes and many waited on the wings for rescue. Others floated in the water and sat in the inflatables which were quickly erected.
Life jackets were dropped into the freezing water and all passengers and crew were successfully rescued. They were then taken to the 42nd street terminal for a head count. The injured were ferried to the 4 New York hospitals.
Injuries included cuts, hypothermia and shock but miraculously nobody died in the incident. The temperature in New York is -6 with thick snow on the ground and the waters of the Hudson would have been icy cold.
All 155 crew and passengers have been accounted for. For updated information go to: www.usairways.com
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That’s terrible that the airbus his a flock of geese; I’m glad everyone’s safe from the flight though, it could have been so much worse. It’s a good job the fuel tank wasn’t full, and that they acted so quickly to get everyone to safety.
This could has been so much worse than it was, people were injured, and it’s still terrible that it has happened; the damage could have been so much worse though.
Another really interesting post from you here. Well written as always, and you really have covered the issue well.
Yikes! At least everyone is ok. It looks like it could have been really bad…