I'm sure everyone's seen the news about the NYC to Charlotte flight that was landed safely in the Hudson River after having both engines damaged by birds immediately after takeoff.
Amazing that no one was seriously hurt. The passengers were all rescued by the ferries on the river, and the plane was towed to Chelsea Piers. The wings didn't even come off.
The newspaper here in Charlotte has comments on the article from people that recognize the flight crew from the photos. That's pretty surreal.
Anyway, the pilot is a hero and I salute him and his extreme competence under pressure. He can pilot my plane any time.
Funny, though...all I can think of is: What happens to the plane now? Do they refurbish it and put it back into service? Or does it end up getting sold to some 3rd world nation's airline? I don't think any American would want to get on a plane that's been crash-landed before.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Hudson River Plane "crash"
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Two words: Water Damage
There is no way that thing would be worth much based on it's PlaneFax vehicle history report.
I suppose you could sell it to some third world country airline who doesn't mind taking delivery of a slightly soggy airframe.
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