10th Anniversary of The 'Miracle on the Hudson'

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10 years ago, on January 15th, 2019, some rogue goose nearly caused a catastrophe when they careened into the engine of an airplane leaving LaGuardia airport. 


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Instead of dooming his vessel to a fiery crash, however, Captain Chesley Sullenberger pulled off a splash landing and safely brought U.S. Airways flight 1549 to rest on the Hudson River, where police, first responders, and regular New Yorkers helped pull all 155 passengers and crew members to safety. 

Birdstrike: Geese and Delta Airplane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v7kASXPQMc

Interview with Capt. Sullenberger:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ5HnyEQg7M

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In the end, it was one of the luckiest days in modern aviation

Thanks to all the heroes who helped to avoid disaster.

Visitors can see the airliner now at the Charlotte, NC,
Aviation Museum

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