Plane Crashes into New York River

JohnDotCom · 15th January 2009, 20:08

A US Airways Airbus A320 passenger plane carrying 136 people has crashed into the Hudson River in New York,
the Federal Aviation Administration Channel says.

Rescue boats and ferries are alongside the partly submerged Plane attempting to pick up survivors standing on the wings.

The Plane which was Flight 1549 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, is sinking but partly submerged the FAA said.

It is not known how the plane came to land in the river, but the FAA said it might have been due to a bird strike.

Phil · 15th January 2009, 20:17

Is anyone seriously hurt? When did that happen?

JohnDotCom · 15th January 2009, 20:20

Only came through a short while ago on Works lines.
No furth Info as yet, sorry.
Not sure of time but nothing on news as of yet
except BBC now has same report released above.

Jürgen · 15th January 2009, 20:38

"The FAA is reporting all passengers are out of the plane, and a secondary search is underway.
...
Witnesses say it appeared the plane made a controlled landing."

WABC Thursday, January 15, 2009 | 4:30 PM

JohnDotCom · 15th January 2009, 20:44

Thanks Juergen,
British News a Bit slower to catch up.
I have now seen report of No Fatalities which is good News.
Times on reports are those in that country.

JohnDotCom · 15th January 2009, 20:46

Finally........

US Plane Crashes Into NY River

13 mins ago
Sky News

A US Airways jet with 148 passengers on board has crashed into the Hudson River in New York.

US Plane Crashes Into NY River

The plane had just left the city's La Guardia airport when it hit a flock of birds, which disabled two engines, said a US government official.

The A320 jet, with five crew, was destined for Charlotte airport in North Carolina.
There are reports of some injuries - but one passenger said he believed everyone survived.
Emergency services tried to get the passengers off the aircraft as quickly as possible.
TV footage showed dozens of them on the wings of the plane as it floated on the river.
One passenger said he thought the plane had dropped out 100ft and he had been in about 5ft of water.
The jet took off at 3:26pm local time (8:26pm UK time) and was in the air for just three minutes.
Witnesses on the ground reportedly saw a bird strike.
Passengers said the captain told them to brace for impact and then the plane went down.
The FBI said it had no information that the crash was an act of terrorism.
Witness Barbara Sambriski said: "I just thought, 'Why is it so low?' And, splash, it hit the water."
Emergency services reportedly had stretchers waiting at the riverbank to take people to hospital.
Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Laura Keehner said: "There is no information at this time to indicate that this is a security-related incident.
"We continue to closely monitor the situation, which at present is focused on search and rescue."
Former pilot Eric Moody told Sky News: "It has to be big birds to stop the engines.
"If you go through a flock of big birds it can be quite disastrous, as you can see.
"I would say that was a very successful ditching of that aircraft, if all those people got out safely.
"Whoever has flown it has done a very good job."

podge · 15th January 2009, 21:01

Just seeing this on the news John, thank goodness it is not another Potomac River one...my first thoughts.Peter.

JohnDotCom · 15th January 2009, 21:07

Ditto Peter.
All Safe and Accounted for except a lot of birds.

Jules · 15th January 2009, 21:28

Looks like the plane wings have built in buoyancy designed in for circumstances like this. Lucky escape for all.

sworks · 15th January 2009, 21:54

A BIG well done to the Pilot!!

15th January 2009, 20:08	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Plane Crashes into New York River A US Airways Airbus A320 passenger plane carrying 136 people has crashed into the Hudson River in New York, the Federal Aviation Administration Channel says. Rescue boats and ferries are alongside the partly submerged Plane attempting to pick up survivors standing on the wings. The Plane which was Flight 1549 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, is sinking but partly submerged the FAA said. It is not known how the plane came to land in the river, but the FAA said it might have been due to a bird strike. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 15th January 2009 at 20:13..

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Jürgen Posted a thing or two 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N/A Posts: 1,728 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	"The FAA is reporting all passengers are out of the plane, and a secondary search is underway. ... Witnesses say it appeared the plane made a controlled landing." WABC Thursday, January 15, 2009 \| 4:30 PM __________________ Jürgen

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Finally........ US Plane Crashes Into NY River 13 mins ago Sky News A US Airways jet with 148 passengers on board has crashed into the Hudson River in New York. US Plane Crashes Into NY River The plane had just left the city's La Guardia airport when it hit a flock of birds, which disabled two engines, said a US government official. The A320 jet, with five crew, was destined for Charlotte airport in North Carolina. There are reports of some injuries - but one passenger said he believed everyone survived. Emergency services tried to get the passengers off the aircraft as quickly as possible. TV footage showed dozens of them on the wings of the plane as it floated on the river. One passenger said he thought the plane had dropped out 100ft and he had been in about 5ft of water. The jet took off at 3:26pm local time (8:26pm UK time) and was in the air for just three minutes. Witnesses on the ground reportedly saw a bird strike. Passengers said the captain told them to brace for impact and then the plane went down. The FBI said it had no information that the crash was an act of terrorism. Witness Barbara Sambriski said: "I just thought, 'Why is it so low?' And, splash, it hit the water." Emergency services reportedly had stretchers waiting at the riverbank to take people to hospital. Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Laura Keehner said: "There is no information at this time to indicate that this is a security-related incident. "We continue to closely monitor the situation, which at present is focused on search and rescue." Former pilot Eric Moody told Sky News: "It has to be big birds to stop the engines. "If you go through a flock of big birds it can be quite disastrous, as you can see. "I would say that was a very successful ditching of that aircraft, if all those people got out safely. "Whoever has flown it has done a very good job."

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Only came through a short while ago on Works lines. No furth Info as yet, sorry. Not sure of time but nothing on news as of yet except BBC now has same report released above.

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks Juergen, British News a Bit slower to catch up. I have now seen report of No Fatalities which is good News. Times on reports are those in that country.

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ditto Peter. All Safe and Accounted for except a lot of birds.

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