On a frigid January afternoon in 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 faced the unthinkable-both engines failed shortly after takeoff, leaving the powerless aircraft gliding over New York City. Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger had mere seconds to make a life-or-death decision. Witness the incredible story of teamwork, skill, and courage that turned what could have been a catastrophic disaster into the "Miracle on the Hudson."
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Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:12 Flight Information
1:11 Collision at 2800 Feet
2:03 Powerless over Manhattan
3:13 Hudson River Impact
3:51 Search & Rescue
4:17 Investigation
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Animation done with RFS
ATTRIBUTIONS:
By Greg L - originally posted to Flickr as Plane crash into Hudson River, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5723340
DISCLAIMER:
This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It recounts the events of US Airways Flight 1549, also known as the 'Miracle on the Hudson,' with respect for those involved. The animations and visuals are dramatizations and may not represent every detail accurately. Our goal is to honor the bravery and skill demonstrated on that day.