Plane Down in Hudson River - NYC
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From: SSE of smoki
Hi,
fantastic news that all have apparently survived this ditching.
Lots of talk about bird strikes, which is a real issue in JFK, and i would imagine LGA too.
I would not be surprised if there is some sort of surveillance camera focussed on the river having picked this up.
Rgds.
fantastic news that all have apparently survived this ditching.
Lots of talk about bird strikes, which is a real issue in JFK, and i would imagine LGA too.
I would not be surprised if there is some sort of surveillance camera focussed on the river having picked this up.
Rgds.
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From: The Sky
My groundschool instructors laughed when they were teaching me about aircrafts ditching procedures and capabilites because it was so unlikely that anyone would survive if you ever have to ditch in water. Unbelievable story, makes me proud
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From: Boston, MA USA
Here is a link to an article about the successful Pan Am Stratocruiser ditching in 1956.
The Ditching - TIME
The Ditching - TIME
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From: EGNX
I have just been watching coverage of this incident on BBC news. I had initially assumed that the a/c had come down immediately after take-off in the water immediately by La Guardia but it transpires that it actually ditched in water to the west of Manhattan in which case this was an outstanding piece of flying by the crew. They should be incredibly proud of themselves. 
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From: UK
Long time lurker and SLF breaking my duck to say I am in awe of the crew and what they have achieved. And also in admiration of the pax who seem to have followed crew instructions, enabling everyone to exit safely.
Thanks to you all for the info and pictures posted so quickly.
Thanks to you all for the info and pictures posted so quickly.
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From: Scotland
This has restored my faith in the survivability of ditching with low slung engine pods; I had always thought it would be impossible to keep the aircraft intact.
Top job guys; I hope in time to come we get to learn the technique he used should we ever need to God forbid ...
Top job guys; I hope in time to come we get to learn the technique he used should we ever need to God forbid ...
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From: Bridport
It's incidents like this that underline just how professional Airline Pilots are and why computers could never take their place. Unbelievable airmanship and total professionality by Cabin Crew. Heros, the lot of them
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From: Thessaloniki, GRECE
Excellent work from the flight and cabin crew, CONGRATS for saving so much lives out of a situation that could be devastating!
I don't see anyone praising the plane's integrity and strength though...oh wait, i forgot. It's an airbus.
I don't see anyone praising the plane's integrity and strength though...oh wait, i forgot. It's an airbus.
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From: US
"Brace, Brace, Brace" is a cockpit (FO) PA at my carrier. F/A's have no idea exactly how high the a/c is.
During flameout approaches/landings in the simulator the non-flying pilot is reduced to a cheerleader. They have the time to make the 'Brace' PA.
During flameout approaches/landings in the simulator the non-flying pilot is reduced to a cheerleader. They have the time to make the 'Brace' PA.
Aviator Extraordinaire
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From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA
Nearly all the passengers that have been interviewed have all stated that there was no panic during the evacuation.
Shows that the cabin crew did a superb job.
Shows that the cabin crew did a superb job.
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From: UK
Many well done's due for a truely amazing effort by all the crew there - the alternative outcome is not worth thinking about
Just watching it on BBC News here in the UK - the footage looks like only about half the pax are wearing their lifevests. Perhaps these are the minority that pay attention to that life saving safety briefing.
Maybe now those flying who read the paper or whatever during taxi may start to pay attention...
Just watching it on BBC News here in the UK - the footage looks like only about half the pax are wearing their lifevests. Perhaps these are the minority that pay attention to that life saving safety briefing.
Maybe now those flying who read the paper or whatever during taxi may start to pay attention...
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From: Germany
Well done...
Successfull ditchings with large jets have been done before:
A B707 cargo aircraft landed 5 km short and ditched in a lake in 2000. It floated at least until the next day.
Full story: B707 Takes a Swim
Successfull ditchings with large jets have been done before:
A B707 cargo aircraft landed 5 km short and ditched in a lake in 2000. It floated at least until the next day.
Full story: B707 Takes a Swim