CG_1976
Ret. US Coastie/RCAF
Us Airways flight 1549 has gone down in New York's Hudson River.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28678669/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28678669/
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The pilot of this aircraft gets my nomination for "Pilot Of The Year, 2009" !!
Update: per ABC news, the pilot was Chelsey B. Sullenberger III, a former F-4 Phantom pilot, who had been flying for USAir for 29 years.
:amen::woot:
Jeff
GT, don't forget that fuel is lighter than water, so that helped a bit (and may not have been "full") as would any trapped air in the wings. From the video the forward hatches and overwing exits stayed above water for quite a while. Also I think the forward bag hold is pressurized so it would seal well.
Rob
Also I think the forward bag hold is pressurized so it would seal well.
Rob
I want to hear at what altitude he lost his engines......