by DesertDarlene L.
Member since:
March 13, 2007

U.S. Airways Jet Crashes in Hudson River, Flight 1549 to Charlotte.

January 15, 2009 03:56 PM UTC (Updated: January 15, 2009 04:14 PM UTC)
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I just heard about this on the news, but don't know much about it.  It's gotta be freezing cold in that river.  I heard it's something like an A320 or that size.  It was flight 1549 on its way to Charlotte, NC and only managed to get up to 3200 feet before crashing.

One of the theories is that a flock of large birds might have contributed to this crash, but it is not certain.  This theory was based on a witness account.  The pilot also reported two bird strikes to controllers.  It's possible that the crew had readied the passengers for a water crash.

*Update*  All 151 passengers and crew have been taken off the plane and are OK.  Witnesses say they could see them being rescued from the top of the plane before it sank.

Comments: 18

Kat W. Jan 15, 2009, 4:01pm UTC
How horrible. I'm turning the news on now.
DesertDarlene L. Jan 15, 2009, 4:04pm UTC
I'm out here in California and they have the CBS affiliate on TV right now.
Senetria Gibson Jan 15, 2009, 4:07pm UTC
wow that is sad I willhave to see it when i get home
DesertDarlene L. Jan 15, 2009, 4:09pm UTC
I think everyone got out, yay!
Pam S. Jan 15, 2009, 4:16pm UTC
That is terrible, especially since it is so cold back there.
DesertDarlene L. Jan 15, 2009, 4:18pm UTC
Yeah, but they're OK as far as we know. I think they got out before the plane got too deep in the water.
David S. Jan 15, 2009, 4:28pm UTC
The video on the news about it is very dramatic, but I think that they have already rescued the passengers at this point.
David S. Jan 15, 2009, 4:29pm UTC
They had one of the rescued passengers on the phone talking on the news, I'm sure that was a very frightening experience!!
Trish A. Jan 15, 2009, 4:35pm UTC
It looks like it has been a well-executed rescue effort.
John S. (arizona) Jan 15, 2009, 4:36pm UTC
I'm glad they survived, scary stuff...
.* Sandi * Jan 15, 2009, 4:49pm UTC
i am so glad they are ok, or will be ok, i am sure they are scared and cold
Marilyn M. Jan 15, 2009, 5:18pm UTC
I think the pilot did a great job.
Denise W. Jan 15, 2009, 5:23pm UTC
So very scary but there seems to be many Heros.
tammie p. Jan 15, 2009, 5:48pm UTC
they are in my prayers. i am glad no one was hurt
Cynthia T. Jan 15, 2009, 7:53pm UTC
oh wow, so glad they are okay. I'm scared of planes and have never been on one.
DesertDarlene L. Jan 15, 2009, 8:16pm UTC
Yes, everything seemed to work out perfectly this time. I feel for the passengers because as soon as they get out of their ordeal, they get cameras shoved in their faces.

The only other thing I am hoping is that there are no pets or animals in the cargo hold.
C C. Jan 15, 2009, 10:18pm UTC
I'm glad no one was hurt

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