NTSB details timeline of US Airways Hudson crash
NTSB released a minute by minute account of the Hudson River crash noting pilot statements about birds and loss of thrust shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia. All 155 aboard survived as ferries and emergency crews evacuated passengers from the icy water fronting Manhattan. Heat from hot water during breaks and a crane prepare to lift the Airbus A320 were described as divers inspected the submerged jet.
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Text messages save lives during Hudson River ditching incident
After US Airways Flight 1549 struck a bird and ditched in the Hudson River, passengers used texts to tell loved ones they were safe or in danger. Wallie Collins and Larry Snodgrass sent messages as ferries and crews rescued all 154 aboard. Reporters described online posts and tweets from witnesses.
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