ImPlaneCrazy
6th Feb 2009, 20:03
Australian pilot does a 'Hudson'
A pilot in Australia has guided a light aircraft and his five passengers to a safe landing in shallow waters.
The dual-propeller Piper Chieftain experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff from the city of Darwin.
Source: BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Australian pilot does a 'Hudson' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7874393.stm)
A pilot in Australia has guided a light aircraft and his five passengers to a safe landing in shallow waters.
The dual-propeller Piper Chieftain experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff from the city of Darwin.
Source: BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Australian pilot does a 'Hudson' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7874393.stm)