FLIGHT 1549 - EXPLORE # 111 JAN 18 2009
On January 15 2009 US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey. All 155 people survived. There were no fatalities thanks to the quick response of the pilot, crew, and rescue workers. The water temp was aprox 40 degrees and the air temp was in the 20's. Many of the passengers exited the plane and climbed onto the wings until rescue boats came to lift them to safety. As passengers from the ill fated flight were being brought onto the numerous boats that responded, divers from the NYPD Scuba Unit deployed from a helicopter to assist with the rescue and search for potential victims still inside the plane. This plane left from Laguardia airport in Queens NY and was destined for North Carolina. It was truly a miracle that EVERYONE was able to walk away from such circumstances. (more pictures will follow)
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Arthur Seabra || choﻛen1 (41 months ago | reply)
wow...very impactful photo, great job!
Jessica Kirste (41 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore and your capture of what was an amazing miracle!
Vic Pemberton (41 months ago | reply)
this is an amazing photo, it's really interesting to see how icy the water is, because it doesn't get that cold anywhere in my country. (i think).
veronica.marie. (41 months ago | reply)
that pilots beast! i cant believe only ONE guy was injured, totally the most amazing story ever.
rickyrab79 (41 months ago | reply)
pretty icy, isn't it?
fotophriendly (41 months ago | reply)
awesome! looking forward to more images!
Seen on Explore....
CLICK GROUP معين الشريف Moeen (41 months ago | reply)
Wonderful! seen in :
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James Hanlon (40 months ago | reply)
Congratulations!
This photo was #5 in the NYC5 Top Ten for Jan. '09!!!
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AV8PIX Christopher Ebdon (39 months ago | reply)
Very neat photo!
voteforahero (39 months ago | reply)
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voteforahero (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vote for a Hero!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Cesar Okada (37 months ago | reply)
the right place at the right time.
very nice
LizBallerPhotos (34 months ago | reply)
Just noticed this image, great capture! It was soooooo cold on that day, truly a miracle on the Hudson! Liz
wojewoda288 (27 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called FDNY BUFFS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Hans Timothy Geli Mabulay (5 months ago | reply)
hey i thought flight 1549 us airways A320-214 emergency landing in hudson river