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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:02 pm
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Absolutely astonishing...and proves it's possible to do a survivable water ditch contrary to what some people think. Just watching on Sky News - appears to be an amazing piece of airmanship so far. Airborne less than 3 minutes apparently.
That is insane! I cant believe they were able to ditch on the water. Thought that was nigh on impossible. Full marks to the pilot.
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:08 pm
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According to US Airways everyone on board got off the plane safely ^
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:17 pm
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What a miracle!

One could only imagine what would have happened if the plane went down in the city, or broke upon impact, or caught fire. Someone was looking out for that flight

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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:19 pm
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Our own Spotwelder is on BBC News 24 now!
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:22 pm
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Originally Posted by G-BOAC
Absolutely astonishing...and proves it's possible to do a survivable water ditch contrary to what some people think. Just watching on Sky News - appears to be an amazing piece of airmanship so far.
Too true. The pilot apparently considered trying for Teterboro Airport, a nearby corporate-jet airport in NJ, but had no power and not enough altitude. He was able to bring the aircraft to a stop, intact, right in front of the Manhattan ferry terminals. Rescue boats alongside within minutes and most pax didn't get wet above their knees. Still air temp at the time 21F, so this is a borderline miraculous outcome.
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:22 pm
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thanks guys re. pics

Sounds amazing - what a miracle everyone survived.

Now we know everyone is fine, I guess it's okay to ask "how many service recovery miles do you think they'll get?" hehe
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:23 pm
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Our own Spotwelder is on BBC News 24 now!
Yes, very nice analysis!
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:26 pm
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Quite miraculous - full marks to the pilots and also the boats that stopped.

Anyone know yet of the cause? Presumably engine failure?

EDIT: Person onboard said "Left engine blew 3-4 mins after takeoff".
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by mmfraser
Quite miraculous - full marks to the pilots and also the boats that stopped.

Anyone know yet of the cause? Presumably engine failure?
All tv reports currently saying bird strike. The engine blew up in air.
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:32 pm
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Yep, watching BBC News 24 now, edited my above post ^.
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:41 pm
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That's one impressive landing!

Probably a good chance for us to express out thanks to Jumbodriver, Bellerophon and colleagues for nicely balancing the safe landings with take-offs.
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:44 pm
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Current analyst shown on BBC is not explaining things half as well as spottie.

For those trying to find a working USair forum link, here you go:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/us-ai...ident-nyc.html
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:57 pm
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Michael Bloomberg (Mayor of NYC) has just referred to "checking that everyone on that boat is accounted for"....a very appropriate slip of the tongue

Major kudos to the pilots for the landing, and props to the local boats & emergency services for getting people out of the cold asap.
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 3:57 pm
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And apparently the pilot was the last one off, walking the aisle twice to make sure everyone was off - he then got on a boat.

All pretty damn impressive.

Apparently the Mayor of Charlotte has offered to shout the pilot a drink!
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Old Jan 15, 2009, 4:01 pm
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The reports say both engines were out which is why they decided to ditch. I could see the plane in the river from the roof of my apartment building - it was rather strange.
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