Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Miracle on the Hudson

Ten years ago today US Airways Flight 1549 ditched safely on the Hudson River in New York.

After takeoff the plane experienced a birdstrike and lost engine power.

The Airbus A320-214 was piloted by Chesley Sullenberger.

All 155 people on board the plane survived.

The pilot received many plaudits for his successful 'landing'.

A film 'Sully: Miracle on the Hudson', featuring Tom Hanks, was made about the spectacular event. The film received some criticism on a number of issues.

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