US Airways Crash: Breaking News Story

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses a recent US Airways plane crash into the Hudson River, with participants sharing their reactions, experiences, and insights related to the incident and aviation safety. Various aspects of the event, including the pilot's actions and the response from emergency services, are explored.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the potential severity of the situation, mentioning the pilot's decision to guide the plane into the river to avoid a disaster in Manhattan.
  • Another participant shares a link to an article, expressing fear regarding the crash.
  • Several users mention that initial reports indicate a bird strike caused the crash, with one participant explaining how such strikes can damage engines.
  • One participant identifies as a consultant and recounts their experience of severe turbulence on a flight, drawing parallels to the current incident.
  • Another participant expresses relief that all passengers were safe and highlights the community's response during the rescue efforts.
  • One participant shares their thoughts on the pilot's quick thinking and the challenges posed by large birds like Canada Geese.
  • Several participants discuss their personal experiences with turbulence and flying, with some expressing anxiety about flying after hearing about the crash.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the implications of the bird strike and the pilot's actions, with no clear consensus on the broader impact of the incident on flying safety or community response.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes related to flying and turbulence, reflecting a range of emotions from fear to relief in light of the crash. The discussion also touches on the weather conditions and their potential impact on the incident.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers within the consultant community who are interested in aviation safety, personal flying experiences, and community responses to emergencies may find the discussion relevant.

"For those who don't know, the Detroit to Windsor crossing is the only US to Canada border crossing in the contiguous 48 states through which one travels south to get into Canada"

What a cool piece of trivia to know..... I am gonna get somebody with that one. THANKS!!!
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
Note: The plane hit CANADA geese.

They are not citizens of Canada, therefore, they are not CANADIAN geese.

(If they were, we'd have to check their passports at the border.)
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Well as usual you taught me something today KG! I've always called them Canadian Geese! Thanks for the clarification!:blushing:
 
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By the way, a tip of the hat to the pilot and co pilot, and to the crew of that flight!First, to land the plane on the Hudson River was grand enough, but he also put it down near the ferry docks, and put it down so gently that it settled into the river and floated. As to the crew and flight attendants - they did their jobs. Remember, they aren't there to serve you coffee and put up with your complaints about being late. They're there to save your sorry butt in the event of an accident - and they saved everyone on that plane.Remember that, next time you want to lip off to a flight attendant about cold coffee or warm beer. He or she may just save your life that day.
 
The_Kitchen_Guy said:
By the way, a tip of the hat to the pilot and co pilot, and to the crew of that flight!

First, to land the plane on the Hudson River was grand enough, but he also put it down near the ferry docks, and put it down so gently that it settled into the river and floated.

As to the crew and flight attendants - they did their jobs. Remember, they aren't there to serve you coffee and put up with your complaints about being late. They're there to save your sorry butt in the event of an accident - and they saved everyone on that plane.

Remember that, next time you want to lip off to a flight attendant about cold coffee or warm beer. He or she may just save your life that day.
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Yes, I just listened to a report stating that the Flight Crew did everything exactly right and by the book. It was a "perfect" crash landing, and then the flight attendants did everything right getting everyone off the plane.

Amazing - their calmness in the face of danger, and their ability to think clearly. They did their jobs - and that makes them heros! I'm sure the families and friends of 155 people are saying lots of prayers of gratitude for that whole crew tonight!
 
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The cool in the face of disaster amazes me. The cockpit flight recorder of doomed aircraft demonstrates that coolness under pressure. The only sound in the cockpit of the DC-10 that lost an engine on takeoff from O'Hare, after the bang of the engine falling off, was one voice, quietly saying, "Damn." When a flight that was taking off from Dulles went down in the Potomac River, the last words on the recorder were the co-pilot saying, "We're going in," and the captain replying, "I know."Those guys have far more brass than I do - I could never do that job.
 
I actually hit my head on the ceiling of one of my flights (comuter plane).... i as praying and my daughter was liking the butterflies in her stomach (so brave)
 
I just found this article about the pilot (with pic). He's an Air Force Academy grad and former fighter pilot who's been with the airlines for 28 years. Even the manufacturer of the airplane is impressed with his landing.http://gawker.com/5132553/meet-the-hero-of-flight-1549
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
A US Airways plane has gone down in the Hudson River in Manhattan. This could very well be a big, big story.

Also, Haz-Mat has responded to the Wal Mart that is about 3 miles from my home. The State Patrol has the place completely locked down and several people have been taken to a hospital.

As with any breaking news story, may of the early reports will turn out to be false but there is already speculating that the pilot of the airliner knew he was going down, and guided the plane into the river to avoid what could have been a real disaster had he taken it down into Manhattan.

Of course, since every major news service in the US is headquartered in New York, the event will be covered wall-to-wall.
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Follow-up to the story...two days ago, Germantown Police arrested two teenagers from Menomonee Falls, which is next to Germantown. The two morons were arraigned yesterday in Washington County. It appears the event was nothing more than an ill-conceived prank that went wrong.
 
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