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PLANE CRASH RECOVERY - EXPLORE # 429 JAN 17 2009
On January 15 2009 US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey. All 155 people survived. There were no fatalities thanks to the quick response of the pilot, crew, and rescue workers. The water temp was aprox 40 degrees and the air temp was in the 20's. Many of the passengers exited the plane and climbed onto the wings until rescue boats came to lift them to safety. As passengers from the ill fated flight were being brought onto the numerous boats that responded, divers from the NYPD Scuba Unit deployed from a helicopter to assist with the rescue and search for potential victims still inside the plane. This plane left from Laguardia airport in Queens NY and was destined for North Carolina. It was truly a miracle that EVERYONE was able to walk away from such circumstances. (more pictures will follow)
PLANE CRASH RECOVERY - EXPLORE # 429 JAN 17 2009
On January 15 2009 US Airways Flight 1549 crashed into the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey. All 155 people survived. There were no fatalities thanks to the quick response of the pilot, crew, and rescue workers. The water temp was aprox 40 degrees and the air temp was in the 20's. Many of the passengers exited the plane and climbed onto the wings until rescue boats came to lift them to safety. As passengers from the ill fated flight were being brought onto the numerous boats that responded, divers from the NYPD Scuba Unit deployed from a helicopter to assist with the rescue and search for potential victims still inside the plane. This plane left from Laguardia airport in Queens NY and was destined for North Carolina. It was truly a miracle that EVERYONE was able to walk away from such circumstances. (more pictures will follow)