Airbus crashes in New York river

Post by **spot** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:44 pm

This is the most pleasing story I've seen in months. Every single thing about it sounds perfect. Well done to everyone concerned, you're all heroes.

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Airbus crashes in New York river

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:48 pm

Yes, its always good when these things happen with very few casualties. In this case no one has died, which is amazing really, and a testament to the pilots and the rescuers for doing a good job. Thank god no one was killed, but it must have been some sight to witness.

Post by **spot** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:51 pm

Mind you, the Hudson River seems a bit wider than the Liffey. I'm not sure you'd fit an Airbus under O'Connell Bridge, the wings would touch both banks.

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:54 pm

Been watching this on the News.

Fantastic news for a change.

:-6:-6

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:01 pm

ya know what just popped into my head...

i wonder how many passengers had ahold of their seat cushions when they were picked up? next time i guess i'll listen to those instructions.. i always figured water landing translated to kiss your butt goodbye..

there is something awesome about seeing rescue and emergency folks in action and coming out on top, isn't there..?:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:03 pm

mrsK;1110049 wrote: Been watching this on the News.

Fantastic news for a change.

:-6:-6

just watched it also, fabulous news, just fabulous!

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:11 pm

wow, wow, wow,

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:41 pm

It was a good job by the pilot and the rescue teams. It's nice to have a happy ending.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:44 pm

We just saw this on the news as well. A great ending for a potential disaster.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:12 pm

Scrat;1110095 wrote: I am hearing this guy actually had to turn over the city and glide in a long curve to the river. No power, losing altitude all the way. Lucky he had altitude. I think the Hudson there is about 8/10 of a mile wide.

I guess he ran through a flock of Canadian geese. I fully expect GW Bush to declare Canada a terrorist nation and declare war in his speech tonight.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. :yh_rotfl More likely he will call for the deportation of all Canadian geese back to Canada with the exception of the cell ring leaders which will go directly to Guantanamo.

Scrat....................you've been hanging around Jimbo too much.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:28 pm

Great story :-6

Sorry to bring doom and gloom but i will never forget the tv footage of the 1982 Boeing 727 going into the 'Potomac'.... That was horrible but i can still remember it vividly.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:08 pm

My favorite quote so far...:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

"That pilot is a stud," said one police source. "After the crash, he was sitting there in the ferry terminal, wearing his hat, sipping his coffee and acting like nothing happened."

Hero of the Hudson: Pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 saved every passenger with miracle landing

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:14 pm

oscar;1110133 wrote: Great story :-6

Sorry to bring doom and gloom but i will never forget the tv footage of the 1982 Boeing 727 going into the 'Potomac'.... That was horrible but i can still remember it vividly.

That was the first thing that popped into my mind this afternoon when it happened but thankfully everyone was saved in this crash.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:17 pm

it was on Larry King live tonight and showed the Captain, she seemed very confident and is back to work tomorrow at 5am!

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!:-5:-5

a passenger remarked on how everyone looked out for each other as it was their own family.

hats off to all who showed courage, strength and care!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:37 pm

Simply and truly amazing the pilot was awesome. All aboard alive and no real major injuries except for the frigid water they hit a bit of hypothermia. The plane stayed together that alone is something. Boy what a great ending to what could have be a very sad tragedy today..!!:-6:-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:40 pm

Well one guy did break two legs..ouch. And it was a flock of geese not ducky's mind you that caused it.

It was Carolly's geese from her garden.:wah:

Post by **spot** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:14 pm

qsducks;1110273 wrote: And it was a flock of geese not ducky's mind you that caused it.

It was Carolly's geese from her garden.:wah:

I heard it was those two turkeys George Bush pardoned in November.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:13 am

Scrat;1110264 wrote: Jimbo is kind of like a fungus. He grows on you.

Yeah, like mildew and galloping knob-rot

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:21 pm

That plane helped as well.

The Airbus A320 they we're saying that that the ability that the aircraft has to make itself more water tight through a "emergency ditching system" that the pilots can activate to seal up air vents and seal engine system in the event of landing on water helped to avert a serious tragedy.

This is why I always prefer flying in Airbus planes, they just feel, I dunno, safer.

The pilot though did an extraordinary flying job to bring that plane down without making it cartwheel on the surface of the Hudson. Apparently he text'd his wife after with the comment, "There's been an incident". What a guy, now that is one cool fella.

I am glad the crew are being given the freedom of the city, they have earned it. The emergency services also responded in an exemplerary manner.

A magnificent job.

Well done.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:42 pm

spot;1110286 wrote: I heard it was those two turkeys George Bush pardoned in November.

Which ones? Haven't been paying attention.

Post by **spot** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:23 am

qsducks;1110637 wrote: Which ones? Haven't been paying attention.

The ones at Thanksgiving at the White House - 2008

It's a tradition in the US.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:14 am

spot;1111034 wrote: The ones at Thanksgiving at the White House - 2008

It's a tradition in the US.

Whoops...Duh!:wah: