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Title: US Airways plane crash on the Hudson River
Added: Jan 15, 2009
Author: brian60093
Duration: 2:40
Description:
Let's thank not only the Captian, but the rest of the flight crew and cabin staff. This was a collective effort by all.A cool-headed pilot maneuvered his crippled jetliner over New York City and ditched it in the frigid Hudson River on Thursday, and all 155 on board were pulled to safety as the plane slowly sank. It was, the governor said, "a miracle on the Hudson."One victim suffered two broken legs, a paramedic said, but there were no other reports of serious injuries.US Airways Flight 1549, an Airbus A320 bound for Charlotte, N.C., struck a flock of birds just after takeoff minutes earlier at LaGuardia Airport, apparently disabling the engines.The pilot, identified as Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III of Danville, Calif., "was phenomenal," passenger Joe Hart said. "He landed it — I tell you what, the impact wasn't a whole lot more than a rear-end (collision). It threw you into the seat ahead of you."Both engines cut out and he actually floated it into the river," he said.In a city still wounded from the aerial attack on the World Trade Center, authorities were quick to assure the public that terrorism wasn't involved.The plane was submerged up to its windows in the river by the time rescuers arrived, including Coast Guard vessels and commuter ferries that happened to be nearby. Some passengers waded in water up to their knees, standing on the wing of the plane and waiting for help.Helen Rodriguez, a paramedic who was among the first to arrive at the scene, said she saw one woman with two broken legs. Fire officials said others were evaluated for hypothermia, bruises and other minor injuries. An infant was on board and appeared to be fine, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said."We had a miracle on 34th Street. I believe now we have had a miracle on the Hudson," Gov. David Paterson said.The crash took place on a 20-degree day, one of the coldest of the season in New York. The Coast Guard said the water temperature was 36 degrees.
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Youtube Comments: 501
pcmechanic14 Says:
Jan 24, 2012 - my grandpa was the pilot captain .sully
BGrockr1X1 Says:
Jan 24, 2012 - some people got major balls. nuff said
bwackmusic Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - THIS EXTRAORDINARY MAN IS ONE OF MY HEROS. I watched the tv coverage of this miracle. Some said that he was the only one who could have made this possible. I hope that all of those aboard are well. BRAVO "Sully" and your courageous crew.
Marcophonoboy Says:
Jan 30, 2012 - wow
GeorgeNada1 Says:
Feb 5, 2012 - clone that guy
shamonwillye Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Pointless music
etienne702 Says:
Feb 29, 2012 - They got turned into ashes. I'm sorry.
aroundroses2 Says:
Mar 21, 2012 - Why is there buildings that look like the twin towers in the background? This is after 2001. I have never been to new york so what buildings are they?
Jacliena Says:
Mar 28, 2012 - 1:31 guy has his life jacket on upside down lool
lostintube1031 Says:
Apr 1, 2012 - sorry for bird
patrickrfaul Says:
Apr 4, 2012 - Like a boss!
zabbomercedes Says:
Apr 9, 2012 - c triste
robikifin Says:
Apr 10, 2012 - 146 passengers...
ActOfValor228 Says:
Apr 24, 2012 - this pilot should be in the airforce at least rewarded a medal or just something man.
ActOfValor228 Says:
Apr 24, 2012 - LOL look at the guy at 1:30
averyswoosh25 Says:
Apr 24, 2012 - My friend's dad was on that plane for a business trip!!
ttooba89 Says:
Apr 26, 2012 - responsible pilot.................:)
godverdommemoetdit Says:
Apr 27, 2012 - the pilot and the person in the ATC tower stayed so calm, and thats what every pilot needs to do in an emergency situation.
db29011 Says:
Apr 29, 2012 - what's the word??? (FG)
sasgoe Says:
May 4, 2012 - Congratultions for all !!!Enjoy the second life.Great Captain and 1º Officer.Great Crew.
MsNianisme Says:
May 15, 2012 - capt, you're great.
BaltimoreAndOhioRR Says:
May 20, 2012 - Great video & great work by all involved!
theinterviewitness Says:
May 24, 2012 - Everyone should look up the speech the captain made to congress. His story is not over. Thumbs up so everyone can see this.
The47thStreets Says:
Jan 21, 2012 - I know why they make it that day, that was my birthday. ! :)