erynthered Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 http://wcbstv.com/breakingnewsalerts/us.ai...h.2.909535.html
KD in CA Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Temperatures at the time of the crash in the city were just about 20 degrees, with the water temperature likely much colder. I understand that motion and salinity can impact the freezing point of the river, but "much colder" than 20 degrees sounds pretty unlikely. Sounds good in the story though.
Wacka Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I understand that motion and salinity can impact the freezing point of the river, but "much colder" than 20 degrees sounds pretty unlikely. Sounds good in the story though. Was an Airbus 320. Was taking off from La Guardia to Charlotte. Reported to have hit birds on takeoff.Still floating 50 minutes after crash. The ferries responded within 2-3 minutes. Reports now say maybe everyone got off.
EZC-Boston Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 they are reporting everyone on board made it out of the plane. pretty amazing as long as it is true. it is quite the sight to see on television.
bills_fan Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 A slideshow of photos... http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Hudson-River.../plane_in_river
KD in CA Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Was an Airbus 320. Was taking off from La Guardia to Charlotte. Reported to have hit birds on takeoff.Still floating 50 minutes after crash. The ferries responded within 2-3 minutes. Reports now say maybe everyone got off. My brother did a lot of work on bird strike issues while in the USAF. It's a big friggin' problem, although unusual to bring down an airliner.
kegtapr Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Hell of a "landing" by the pilot to bring it in without breaking up.
bills_fan Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Hell of a "landing" by the pilot to bring it in without breaking up. And given that NYC relies on ferries and that there is a minimum of at least 15 in the Hudson at any one time, helluva great decision to land tehre and get the passengers to safety immediately.
BillsNYC Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Man...was just over near there an hour ago, that defines a NY Minute.
GG Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Well that explains the sirens in the last 15 minutes. Never a good feeling when they go for so long.
Dan Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 My brother did a lot of work on bird strike issues while in the USAF. It's a big friggin' problem, although unusual to bring down an airliner. I've worked in O'Hare and they are always very concerned with any animals around the runways. If peta only knew what they did. But, they said the small birds didn't worry them so much; they'd go right through the engines. But, larger birds like hawks and egrets and the like can be real problem.
stuckincincy Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 http://wcbstv.com/breakingnewsalerts/us.ai...h.2.909535.html Prior stalling reports...GE/Snecma CFM56: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stor...ml?ana=from_rss
Peter Griffin Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 "In the unlikely event of a water landing, your seat cushion may be used as a flotation device."
bills_fan Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Well that explains the sirens in the last 15 minutes. Never a good feeling when they go for so long. I'm downtown...watching four helicopters hover over the base of the Hudson, every boat took off up the Hudson while I was having lunch. Wondered what happened.
Cornerville Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 And given that NYC relies on ferries and that there is a minimum of at least 15 in the Hudson at any one time, helluva great decision to land tehre and get the passengers to safety immediately. Absolutely, kudos to the pilot for bringing them to safety!
KD in CA Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Hell of a "landing" by the pilot to bring it in without breaking up. Yeah, he definitely saved the day. I wonder if any video will surface.
buckeyemike Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Robin Roberts of ABC said she saw the plane crash into the Hudson (or at least the plane in the water immediately after...I didn't catch the whole conversation on the network) from her apartment.
stuckincincy Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Absolutely, kudos to the pilot for bringing them to safety! They very likely didn't lose thrust during take-off. Seems they had just enough altitude and lift to drop it down in a controlled landing in the drink. Favorable winds, lucky for all.
eSJayDee Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 but "much colder" than 20 degrees sounds pretty unlikely. Didn't read the story, but it being the middle of winter, I'd be the water is SUBSTANTIALLY colder than 20°C.
GG Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Didn't read the story, but it being the middle of winter, I'd be the water is SUBSTANTIALLY colder than 20°C. As per other news accounts, water temperature is 40. It's been 20 degrees here for only a day. If this was in Alaska in February, then maybe water temps would approach 20. Otherwise, nowhere close.
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