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Old 01-16-2009, 08:39 AM   #13
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Re: Plane Sucks In Birds, Crashes in Hudson, All Passengers Safe

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Originally Posted by Schneed10 View Post
Yeah, I agree. Definitely a hero. Because this took two things; first the presence of mind to make the quick decision to lay the plane down in the Hudson, knowing the chances of making it to the air strip were slim, and then second actually executing on a perfectly level and smooth landing into the water. If he dips that plane a little to the left or to the right, the wing catches the water and the plane goes hurtling tail over cockpit and probably breaks apart. The landing was so smooth that when it came to a stop, it simply floated on top of the water. He brought it down in such a level fashion that people were actually able to stand out on the wings as the ferries came to get them. He made the decision and he actually executed it; those 155 people owe their lives to that guy. I love it.

Imagine him going home that night. That has to be the best feeling in the world, knowing that you did everything you could, and those 155 people are still alive because of you. Definite hero.
The pic of the passengers standing on the wings is the best thing I have seen in some time!
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