micduran 0 #1 January 15, 2009 Initial reports say it might have been caused by a bird strike Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #2 January 15, 2009 amazing job of setting her down in the river that smooth! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piratemike 0 #3 January 15, 2009 This doesn't give any real information past what the title of this thread does. Here it is anyhow: From the associated press: NEW YORK (AP) — A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers fleeing for safety in the frigid waters. 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." http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jV9WYV6yQ3vPpmH9qhG6db-zhzqQD95NQ4QO1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #4 January 15, 2009 http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE50E7K420090115 small, and sounds like everyone might be in good condition. whoa thoughSkymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #5 January 15, 2009 I am watching CNN. Impressive how quickly rescue boats go there. Concerns now are how to open emergency doors and not flood the plane.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 January 15, 2009 MSNBC is reporting that the plane is an Airbus A320. That plane holds 180 passengers., but there were 146 passengers with 5 crew on board.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 January 15, 2009 QuoteI am watching CNN. Impressive how quickly rescue boats go there. Concerns now are how to open emergency doors and not flood the plane.it looks to me in several of the videos that the doors are already open...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 January 15, 2009 I make it a point to not fly french. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 January 15, 2009 So are you saying that the A320 surrendered to the Canadian Geese? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 January 15, 2009 I bet they were honking in Quebecois Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #11 January 15, 2009 QuoteQuoteI am watching CNN. Impressive how quickly rescue boats go there. Concerns now are how to open emergency doors and not flood the plane.it looks to me in several of the videos that the doors are already open... They already have passengers out. The TV was on CNN in the office, and they already had passengers on the phone. The doors are open, but that thing is still floating!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #12 January 15, 2009 Quote I make it a point to not fly french. They are reporting that it may have been a bird strike... I'm not sure what that has to do with the manufacturer of the plane... It also sounds like everyone made it out of the plane... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcLean 0 #13 January 15, 2009 News report I just heard has confirmed that it was a promotional stunt for the premier of LOSTIt wouldn't hurt you to think like a fucking serial killer every once in a while - just for the sake of prevention Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #14 January 15, 2009 http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/15/new.york.plane.crash/index.html I just heard them say DOUBLE bird strike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #15 January 15, 2009 Hey I have that same sticker on my box at work. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #16 January 15, 2009 I am hearing a flock of birds with a double flame out. That would suck balls to the maximum extreme!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #17 January 15, 2009 I'm normally a fan of Fox news above the other networks but i just had to mute the TV after hearing these two facts stated within 2 minutes of each other: -"airplane engines are made to be able to injest 2 or 3 birds and be fine. They just spit them out the back" -"some of these pilots are 68 and 69 years old and still flying so we're still waiting to hear how old the captain is" Really? Come on, if fact checking is too hard about about at least using some common sense."If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #18 January 15, 2009 The FBI has made an official statement that this was NOT in fact an act of terrorism. And here I though Al Queda started using flocks of birds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #19 January 15, 2009 Is there any websites that will match a flight number to a tail number? I am wondering if I have to call one of my clients in Ireland to tell them they lost a plane in the Hudson River!!! "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperKat 0 #20 January 15, 2009 Thank God everyone survived. The plane landed within the confines of my precinct. Something tells me that I have a fixed post tonight..... What's the most you ever lost in a coin toss, Friendo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #21 January 15, 2009 I heard that also. Although I do understand what he was trying to say about the engine sucking in some birds and keeps on going. I was on cleanup duty on one this week that sucked a bird in. YUCK! Imagine a bird in a blender. The age statement though was just flat wrong!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #22 January 15, 2009 Try to keep warm out there tonight my friend. It's gonna be a cold one!If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #23 January 15, 2009 Geee I have a button I wear when I fly.. always gets a chuckle from the flight crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #24 January 15, 2009 Quote Geee I have a button I wear when I fly.. always gets a chuckle from the flight crew I dont have any cool stickers or buttons from Boeing. Maybe a lady I know out in Wahington can hook a brotha up?If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #25 January 15, 2009 Try http://flightaware.com/. Edit: to fix link. aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
