US Airways A320 down in Hudson River

Travelsonic · 01-15-09, 03:10 PM

A US Airways A320 headed from La Guardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C. allegedly struck a flock of geese on takeoff, pilot ditched in Hudson River.

US Airways Jet Crashes In Hudson River, Plane Took Off From LaGuardia Airport Before Going Down In Frigid Waters In NYC - CBS News

This reaffirms my hate for geese.

bhkad · 01-15-09, 05:51 PM

They say all passengers and crew escaped safely and that there is no hint of terrorism.

As for the geese...

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Bird Strikes That Caused U.S. Airways Hudson River Plane Crash are Transportation, Environmental Problem

January 15, 2009 04:33 PM ET | Maura Judkis

A U.S. Airways Flight out of LaGuardia crashed into the Hudson River today after it was struck by birds - a simple, but extremely dangerous hazard for aircraft around the world. The plane is still in the water, but all passengers are reported to have escaped into rescue craft.

Bird strikes, the aviation term for a bird hitting a windshield of a plane, or getting sucked into an engine fan, are as much an environmental problem as a transportation problem. They often occur at low altitudes, during takeoff or landing. Animal advocates and groups like the International Bird Strike Committee often work with airports and the Federal Aviation Administration to protect both birds and passengers from catastrophe. There are a few ways to do this:

* Design airports to avoid bird habitats. The FAA's website lists gulls and waterfowl among the most dangerous to aircraft. Knowing the proximity of wetlands and bird habitats to runways can help mitigate risk.

* Modify the environment of the airport to make it unattractive to birds. The International Bird Strike Committee, says that this could including removing trees and bushes from the area, eliminating or netting water bodies, and ceasing agricultural activity near the airport.

* Modify flight paths. When birds are migrating, certain paths can be avoided.

* Use other animals to keep birds away. Airports have successfully experimented with using dogs to chase away birds. Some airports have used falcons as predators for the smaller birds.

* Capture and relocate birds. Birds can also legally be killed by aircraft authorities who have obtained the proper permissions, if the species is not endangered or protected.

Bird Strikes That Caused U.S. Airways Hudson River Plane Crash are Transportation, Environmental Problem - Fresh Greens (usnews.com)

chevydriver1123 · 01-15-09, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelsonic

This reaffirms my hate for geese.

I ran over a goose one time and got pulled over about a mile later. The Judge was nice enough to drop the ticket.

independent_thinker2002 · 01-15-09, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydriver1123

I ran over a goose one time and got pulled over about a mile later. The Judge was nice enough to drop the ticket.

Did he at least tell you to keep your tires on the road?

bhkad · 01-15-09, 06:59 PM

Michelle Malkin Plane down: US Airways disaster miracle in Hudson River; Update: All survived? Passenger: “Everyone prayed”

Moon · 01-15-09, 07:37 PM

Hmmmm...I wonder who was on that plane that Bush/Cheney/Rove wanted silenced...

I crack myself up sometimes!

Kali · 01-15-09, 09:50 PM

Thank goodness that nobody was hurt and kudos to that Capt. and rescue workers

Intransigent Atheist · 01-16-09, 10:47 AM

That was some amazing airmanship!

DeeJayH · 01-16-09, 12:10 PM

a miraculous tale, no doubt

my favorite part is that the Captain walked the plane not once but twice to make sure everyone got off

I really hat LaGuardia, pilots do too
I beleive it si the most hated airport only behind one in ?japan?

also I found it amazing that the plane went down in the 60's and floated all the way down to Battery City (Twin Towers) near the south end of Manhattan, quite a few miles

rhinefire · 01-16-09, 12:17 PM

The best thing about this is it happened close after an election year proving there is still one person worth saving. Thank you Sully, nice job, nice job indeed.

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Travelsonic Educator Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Seen: 03-13-10 06:25 PM Posts: 680 Thanks: 77 Thanked 97 Times in 77 Posts Lean: Centrist	US Airways A320 down in Hudson River A US Airways A320 headed from La Guardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C. allegedly struck a flock of geese on takeoff, pilot ditched in Hudson River. US Airways Jet Crashes In Hudson River, Plane Took Off From LaGuardia Airport Before Going Down In Frigid Waters In NYC - CBS News This reaffirms my hate for geese.
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Moon Why so serious? Join Date: Jan 2009 Last Seen: Today 06:56 AM Location: Alabama Posts: 890 Thanks: 1,005 Thanked 459 Times in 275 Posts Lean: Conservative Gender: Total Awards: 1	Re: US Airways A320 down in Hudson River Hmmmm...I wonder who was on that plane that Bush/Cheney/Rove wanted silenced... I crack myself up sometimes!
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Kali Saints:Winners of SB XLIV Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Seen: Today 01:53 AM Posts: 5,698 Thanks: 999 Thanked 500 Times in 391 Posts Lean: Very Liberal	Re: US Airways A320 down in Hudson River Thank goodness that nobody was hurt and kudos to that Capt. and rescue workers

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rhinefire Professor Join Date: May 2007 Last Seen: 02-08-10 07:58 AM Posts: 1,861 Thanks: 26 Thanked 225 Times in 182 Posts Lean: Conservative	Re: US Airways A320 down in Hudson River The best thing about this is it happened close after an election year proving there is still *one* person worth saving. Thank you Sully, nice job, nice job indeed.
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