Bsousa,
I disagree. I think they did a masterly job of getting the stricken bird to the relative safety of the runway with proper fire and rescue facilities. Rather than ditching in a civilian area.
Remember Al Heyes and Danny Fitch saved hundreds of lives by getting their stricken bird into Sioux City airport where the emergency services were on hand.
All the best to the crew members concirned. You all deserve many beers!
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