Tag: US Airways Flight 1549

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 struck a flock of geese shortly after take off from New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The geese caused the plane to lose engine power, and Captain Sully Sullenberger had to act quickly, safely maneuvering the plane into the Hudson River, setting it down … Continue reading

US Airways Flight 1549 hit a flock of geese and lost engine power shortly after taking of from New York’s LaGuardia Airport on January 15, 2009. Captain Sully Sullenberger landed the plane in the Hudson River without any loss of life. In this video, the plane’s crew speaks about those … Continue reading