US Airways Airliner Down in New York's Hudson River: All 155 Reportedly Survive

(AP) NEW YORK -- A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.

New York City firefighters, federal transportation officials and an armada of boats were responding to the accident. It was not immediately clear if there were injuries. A government official says plane struck a bird that disabled two engines.

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Permalink Reply by NBFD Volly on January 15, 2009 at 7:01pm
If you go on statter 911 he has a link to scanner traffic. http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/davestatter.aspx
Permalink Reply by Denise Co 29 on January 15, 2009 at 8:33pm
I am so glad everyone is ok.
Permalink Reply by Mike MADDOG Duffy on January 15, 2009 at 9:28pm
Here are some shots I took
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Permalink Reply by Therle on January 15, 2009 at 11:21pm
This a remarkable example of a pilot's skill and resolve, and certainly a miracle for the 155 souls aboard when the Airbus was disabled by bird-strikes. People seem boggled that the plane was brought down and sent apparently little advance warning and appeared under control during its descent. I would say it is a model example of a pilot who did not lose his nerve, kept his cool, and saved the lives of everyone aboard.
Permalink Reply by Marc on January 15, 2009 at 11:29pm
Airbus A-320 went down 6 minutes after take off
apprently 2 geese got sucked up into one of the turbines and cause the crash
worst injurie reported was a man with a broken leg

And frow what i heard !

Also, it took 90 sec. to get everyone out of the plane
Marc Hurwitz
LAFD
Permalink Reply by Mary Ellen Shea on January 15, 2009 at 11:54pm
As a former flight attendant...I can say with 100% certainty that the pilot and first officer deserve gold medals for landing that plane the way they did. They saved a LOT of lives. Amazing.
Permalink Reply by Mary Ellen Shea on January 15, 2009 at 11:57pm
Yeah, you know there were most likely pets in Cargo. Human life vs. the loss of a family pet isn't really debatable....unless you're the owner.
Permalink Reply by turk182 on January 16, 2009 at 12:03am
I think those pilots did some dam good flying to get all those people down safely.

They all had some one watching over them today!
Permalink Reply by Muzaffer GÜVEN on January 16, 2009 at 4:23am
very well plane personnels thanks to them, calm, perfect job
Permalink Reply by T.J. on January 16, 2009 at 7:44am
Simply amazing:)
Permalink Reply by Eric T Mcvey on January 16, 2009 at 2:24pm
Thanks Chief, I had seen part of this on CNN. I wanted to see more pics and videos. I appreciate these and added you to my friends list.

E. Todd McVey
Permalink Reply by Marie Turpin on January 16, 2009 at 2:29pm
I just want to praise the pilot on and amazing crash landing and say wow to how well our fellow firefighter and EMS responded to the rescue. This truly is amazing that there were no major injuries

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