Plane crashes into Hudson River
#2
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:47pm
Damn,that wasn't just a plane, that was a US Air jet! I can't yet get much info in it.
#3
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:48pm
They said that it just left from NYC heading to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Updated On: 1/15/09 at 03:48 PM
#4
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:50pm
How horrible! I hope they can get all those people out of there.
Jesus, they said it was a bird strike. Unbelievable.
Jesus, they said it was a bird strike. Unbelievable.
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Updated On: 1/15/09 at 03:50 PM
#6
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:53pm
I can see the entire scene from way up (from) my 44th fl hall window on 43rd St. Wow.
Updated On: 1/15/09 at 03:53 PM
#7
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:53pm
A flock of geese hit the plane. I think they are exacting revenge for their friends the deer that were killed by the snowmobilers.
#8
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:56pm
US AIRWAYS plane
http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/hc-ap-airplanehudson-0115,0,2885017.story
NEW YORK - A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.
http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/hc-ap-airplanehudson-0115,0,2885017.story
NEW YORK - A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.
Updated On: 1/15/09 at 03:56 PM
#10
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:58pm
From ABC.com:
The plane is a US Airways flight 1549 from LaGuardia to Charlotte. There were 146 passengers on board the flight, along with 5 crew members. There is no report on their conditions.
The plane went down near 57th street. The plane took off from LaGuardia at 3:11 p.m.
Ferries are rescuing passengers, some who are seen standing on the wings of the plane.
The plane is a US Airways flight 1549 from LaGuardia to Charlotte. There were 146 passengers on board the flight, along with 5 crew members. There is no report on their conditions.
The plane went down near 57th street. The plane took off from LaGuardia at 3:11 p.m.
Ferries are rescuing passengers, some who are seen standing on the wings of the plane.
#11
Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:59pm
There's a live stream feed at CNN right now:
http://www.cnn.com/
click on video at LEFT side
http://www.cnn.com/
click on video at LEFT side
Updated On: 1/15/09 at 03:59 PM
#12
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:00pm
CNN reports that the landing was "controlled" landing.
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#14
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:02pm
Wow! scary! not at this frigid water! I hope everyone was safe. they can die of hypothermia within 20 mins on the water.
NECN live feed:
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NECN live feed:
http://www.necn.com/
#15
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:04pm
It doesn't sound like anyone's in the water. They said the plane is intact and people are being evacuated.
But you're right, Jaystarr; it's not a day you want to be standing on the wing of a plane in the middle of the Hudson (not that you ever would . . . )
I do hope they get them all to safety quickly.
But you're right, Jaystarr; it's not a day you want to be standing on the wing of a plane in the middle of the Hudson (not that you ever would . . . )
I do hope they get them all to safety quickly.
Updated On: 1/15/09 at 04:04 PM
#16
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:06pm
Reg - I don't know if anyone has or has not hit the water - but there are lifejackets in the water.. so they are prepared and are saying that with the windchill factor - it's minutes to hypothermia if they hit the water/air afterwards
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#17
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:07pm
I'm certainly not minimizing the danger; just hoping for the best.
#18
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:07pm
Yeah~its 15 degrees right now in New York City. I am sure its colder ~just there in the open water with wind shields and all.. At least! hopefully NO ONE is in the water..or just standing in the plane must be terribly freakin' cold! ouch!
#19
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:07pm
It's reported that the amazing pilot brought the plane purposely down onto the water, as if he knew he had to use it as a runway.
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#20
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:09pm
Really? Is that safer than landing on the ground?
I hope everyone's okay, it's freezing out...
I hope everyone's okay, it's freezing out...
The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?
#21
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:09pm
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Terrorist geese.
Terrorist geese.
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#22
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:11pm
What a beautiful sight-all these passengers being led to safety. I love the o ne guy smiling waving and giving the thumbs up.
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#23
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:11pm
I just open my television... they say they are trying to get people OUT OF THE WATER FAST!??? 
Updated On: 1/15/09 at 04:11 PM
#24
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:12pm
ABC is reporting it looks like everyone got off safely, they're showing film of people in lifejackets walking to safety.
#25
Posted: 1/15/09 at 4:13pm
the pilot is a HERO and I think everyone got out safely!
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