Plane crashes into Hudson River

[HardyGirl]

It was amazing that no one was hurt. My insides turn to mush when I hear about plane crashes in NYC. I'm just glad this one had a happy ending.

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I saw that on the news. Pretty amazing that no-one was killed or hurt...good job by the pilot.

[Hector]

The dangers of birds being sucked into plane engines...

How Birds Can Down a Jet Airplane - Yahoo! News

Amazing how a birds can bring down giant plane like that.

[mego73]

Man, can you believe it? No major injuries, no casualties!!

The pilot, the flight crew, the rescue people all need to have medals pinned on their chest and a hero's parade!

[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

[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.

[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

[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!

[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

[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]

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]

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).

[jessica]

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

[toys2cool]

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

[goldenryan]

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

me neither.