Plane crashes into Hudson River

[johnmiic]

I work in NYC-DOH!!!!

Plane headed for Charlotte crashes in Hudson River | CharlotteObserver.com

US Airways plane headed to Charlotte has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters.

According to MSNBC, the flight was US Airways 1549 headed to Charlotte/Douglas International Airport from New York with 164 people aboard. A flight manifest said the flight was due in Charlotte at 5:16.

The network said the pilot reported hitting a flock of birds.

New York City firefighters are responding to the crash. It was not immediately clear if there were injuries.

Witness Barbara Sambriski, a researcher at The Associated Press, said, “I just thought, ‘Why is it so low?' And, splash, it hit the water.”

More updates coming.

[Mikey]

The plane was an Airbus

It figures

They should have flown an American made plane

[wolfie]

Wouldn't that be just typical, you survive a plane crash but drown because it lands in a river and you can't swim.

[EmergencyIan]

Yeah, but if it doesn't land in water, most of the time, you'd be killed on impact.

I'm in NYC and watching the coverage now.


- Ian

[goldenryan]

Yikes! I would be crapping myself because I cant swim!

me neither.

[toys2cool]

wow I'd need a new pair of underwear for sure

[jessica]

That is totally freaky. There is nothing scarier than cold frigid water. Chimps and water just don't mix!!!

[Hector]

The plane was an Airbus

It figures

They should have flown an American made plane

It was not mechanical failure.

Witnesses are reporting that a flock of geese were sucked in by both engines.

Any plane on the planet will go down if that happens.

It was a very freak accident.

Thank the lucky stars that no one died (except for the poor birds of course).

[EmergencyIan]

Wow, the pilot did a helluva job! All are accounted for and no one, at this point, looks to be seriously injured. The New York Waterway Ferries also did a fantastic job. They got right to the plane after it hit the water...from what I hear within two to three minutes. Of course, the FDNY and NYPD did a great job, as well.

On a side note: keep in mind that every passenger has a floatation device. So, even if you cannot swim, it's not necessarily the end of your world if the plane lands in the water and you end up in the water, outside of the aircraft.


- Ian

[Hector]

On a side note: keep in mind that every passenger has a floatation device. So, even if you cannot swim, it's not necessarily the end of your world if the plane lands in the water and you end up in the water, outside of the aircraft.

This was in the freezing Hudson river...you won't last long.

[EmergencyIan]

True, but at least you probably won't drown. That's half of the battle. Those NY Waterway Ferries have a history of very quick responses in many disasters. These ferries are all over the Hudson. That's not to mention the FDNY and NYPD boats that are always ready to go.

- Ian

[hobub]

I imagine hitting flock of birds would have a similar effect that a wad of hair has on a hair dryer or unmaintained dust would have on a fan vent or a dehumidifier in the intake areas. Just would make the fan go koput!

[Wee67]

The pilot did an AMAZING job!!! They calmly got the plane over the river (rather than crash into the packed city) and then smoothly landed the plane into the river. AND he did it with no power.

BTW, I hope all of you in NYC are watching the coverage on Ch. 7

[Wee67]

I imagine hitting flock of birds would have a similar effect that a wad of hair has on a hair dryer or unmaintained dust would have on a fan vent or a dehumidifier in the intake areas. Just would make the fan go koput!

Also, if the fan is jammed, it will most likely cause a fire. That's why the pilot has to kill the engine. The plane hit a flock of birds.

[EmergencyIan]

The pilot did an AMAZING job!!! They calmly got the plane over the river (rather than crash into the packed city) and then smoothly landed the plane into the river. AND he did it with no power.

BTW, I hope all of you in NYC are watching the coverage on Ch. 7

I have Ch. 7 WABC on in HD, right now, Bill.


- Ian