1549 LGA-CLT

[necigrad]

Glad it looks like everyone is fine, and mega props to the crew. It's exceptionally rare to hear of a sucessful ditching, but this is a textbook example.

Now for the "less appropriate" stuff. I'm waiting for NYC to bill NJ for the response. While the crews did a great job on the Emergency Service side, NYC will probably say that it was on NJs side of the river. I'm basing this SARCASTIC remark on the Statue of Liberty tax fiasco.

I am also substantially let down by the Corp Comm response. Almost an HOUR before they sent a system wide email? An email that only contained the flight number, city pair, and contact information? This should have taken 15 minutes max. All the networks were reprting this far before the Company. Another gripe is that the Company email (dunno about official press releases) direct the reader to usairways.com, which is down due to traffic.

 

[767jetz]

Amazing job by the crew! Must have been a HUGE flock to grenade both engines. Very rare circumstances, especially since it is not migrating season.

I can't stand the media in these situations. One report said the plane came down because they hit a goose... as if killing 2 engines with one bird is possible. They should stick to facts and keep their so called "experts" off the air.

Prayers to all the USAirways family.

 

[UtterlyUdder]

Hose it out, crank it up (after removing the bird guts) and fly 'er home! It'll be the cleanest ship in the fleet!

Are you sure of that? :down: Don't you remember the Delta dc9 that went in the drink and U ended up with it and it was nothing but trouble after that? Of course maybe recovered aircraft do better these days........

 

[nycbusdriver]

One report said the plane came down because they hit a goose...

Surprised they didn't report a flock of Taliban-trained carrier pigeons.

 

[drifterreno]

That pilot and crew deserves medals. Can't believe he landed it without it breaking up. And all are off the plane and alive. They followed instructions from their training and the passangers actually followed instructions. Okay, now, how much do you want to bet the pilot was not only a navy guy but also an EAST pilot. I remember always thinking if I'm flying in the winter on the east coast I want an original US pilot. Those guys were great. If it was a West pilot---well, happy to have him onboard with us and happy he knew what to do in water--and from the desert no less.
CONGRADULATIONS TO A GREAT CREW--FA's also need to be commended. Everyone should applaud them.

 

[CubsFanJohn]

And..........perhaps the Daedalian award....That was superb airmanship!

They BETTER win the Daedalian. But they should get more then that though.

 

[CubsFanJohn]

Press Conference is online our good friend Doug Parker is doing it.

 

[jimcfs]

DP is on TV now.

Nothing new. All are accounted for, to their knowledge. Care team has been activated.

 

[drifterreno]

where online

 

[UtterlyUdder]

Amazing job by the crew! Must have been a HUGE flock to grenade both engines. Very rare circumstances, especially since it is not migrating season.

I can't stand the media in these situations. One report said the plane came down because they hit a goose... as if killing 2 engines with one bird is possible. They should stick to facts and keep their so called "experts" off the air.

Prayers to all the USAirways family.

I know it isn't migrating season but where I live, there have been a huge number of Canadian Geese lately. I live on a golf course and the place is overrun by them. I think the trouble might be is lack of food for them. NYC and environs have been under a couple inches of ice, so that makes it difficult for the geese to eat. Friends have reported the same phenomenon in their areas too. Maybe the geese were trying to find food around the airport?

We've seen very few Canadian geese this past spring and summer....

 

[ChockJockey]

Okay, now, how much do you want to bet the pilot was not only a navy guy but also an EAST pilot.

Of course it's an East pilot, look at the flight number and route. Well the plane is still in the water but I'm proud that this thread lasted over an hour before it became an East/West thing.

 

[jimcfs]

BTW, 155 on board, according to the press conference.

A second PR has hit my inbox...

Title: US Airways Flight 1549 Update # 2
Date: 1/15/2009 5:01:00 PM


TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2009--US Airways (NYSE: LCC) has confirmed that flight 1549 has been involved
in an accident. Flight 1549 was en route to Charlotte from LaGuardia.
The flight was operated with a crew of two pilots and three flight
attendants. US Airways' primary concern at this time is for those on
board the airplane and their families.


Flight 1549 was originally scheduled for departure at 2:45 p.m. Eastern
Time. The flight's actual time of departure was 3:03 p.m. Eastern Time.


Airline officials are in direct contact with local, state and national
authorities and are cooperating fully with emergency response efforts.
US Airways has activated the "US Airways Care" team of specially trained
employee volunteers to assist families and passengers.


US Airways is confirming passenger and crew names and will issue those
as soon as possible.


Individuals who believe they may have family members on board flight
1549 may call US Airways at 1-800-679-8215 within the United
States. This number can be reached toll-free from international
locations through AT&T's USADirect®. To contact an AT&T
operator, please visit http://www.usa.att.com/traveler
for USADirect® access codes.


US Airways will continue to release information as it becomes available.
Please monitor usairways.com for the latest information. (LCCG)


- LCC -

 

[drifterreno]

Canadian geese all over Reno--I knew I should have had one for Thanksgiving--heck maybe a dozen.

 

[wings396]

Excellent job by the crew and rescue workers. Just saw Parker's news conference, and he was very professional and sincere. Thank God that they were able to land it in the water, and that everyone got out OK.
Nothing short of amazing.

 

[drifterreno]

Okay so I just had to bring up the East thing. Point is the ENTIRE crew did an amazing job and I'm proud of them. I know by now they're shaking in their boots but they are all HEROS. The company needs to recognize them for that.