The plane is a US Airways flight 1549 from LaGuardia to Charlotte. There were 146 passengers on board the flight, along with 5 crew members. There is no report on their conditions.
The plane went down near 57th street. The plane took off from LaGuardia at 3:11 p.m.
Ferry's are rescuing passengers, some who are seen standing on the wings of the plane.
Jan-15-2009 20:56
AY STAR
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Registered: Dec 2003
Location: the county of kings..ny
crazy
i hope everyone is ok
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Jan-15-2009 21:08
EarnYourKeep
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Registered: Dec 2001
Location: twentyonetwo
I just watched it float past me on 34th street, landed in the 50s I believe and its already way south of me now
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Jan-15-2009 21:13
Uncle ED
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Location: Trance Land
Flock of Birds caused Engine failure..got sucked into them
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Jan-15-2009 21:14
trunks1022
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Registered: Jul 2003
Location: forest hills TA #?
looks like no one's hurt seriously. the plane's in good shape for a water landing -- great job by the pilot.
Jan-15-2009 21:20
drEamer
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Registered: Aug 2002
Location: Madison, Wi
the pilot saved tons of lives.........good job!
Jan-15-2009 21:25
SebG
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Location: Dirty Jersey
quote:
Originally posted by Uncle ED
Flock of Birds caused Engine failure..got sucked into them