Airplane Crash Lands in Hudson River

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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Airways plane makes emergency landing in the Hudson River.

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U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina from La Guardia Airport in New York City, experienced a "double bird hit" as described by the pilot. Apparently both engines were damaged, but the pilot hoped to make his way to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey or to return to La Guardia. As fate would have it, he soon realized he would have to attempt a water landing in the Hudson River. He warned passengers, "brace for impact" and before they knew it the plane was afloat atop the river.

The passengers made their way onto the wing of the Airbus 320 aircraft, as it miraculously stayed afloat. A passenger told reporters, "I think everyone made it off." Early reports are that "everyone" included some 155 passengers. U.S. Coast Guard units that regularly patrol the area responded quickly and a ferry that was nearby dropped life jackets into the water.

Miracles do happen!

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