NorthSideSox72 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Images on the news - ferry boats getting passengers off a plane in the water - don't see that very often. Not much detail yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Flight 1549, LGA to Charlotte. I hope that plane doesn't start to sink with the boats right next to it, that could be really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Oh my. I hope no one gets hurt or killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 See this is why I fear flying from the depths of my soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 First news link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Currently 20 degrees in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I'm watching the cnn live video feed. Scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hypothermia will set in before that plane sinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Apparently the plane landed "gently" leading it to stay afloat for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (G&T @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 02:50 PM) Hypothermia will set in before that plane sinks. Yes. My concern about the sinking is that if it goes down, with the boats next to it, its possible it will pull the boats down with it. That plane is very heavy and shaped in such a way as to cause all sorts of weird currents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Have you ever been on a flight, especially a transcontinental flight, and you hear them say "in the event of a water landing..." and thought about what a euphemism that was? What it really means is "uh, guys, in case the plane crashes into the ocean..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 02:53 PM) Have you ever been on a flight, especially a transcontinental flight, and you hear them say "in the event of a water landing..." and thought about what a euphemism that was? What it really means is "uh, guys, in case the plane crashes into the ocean..." Considering what could have happened here this is as close to a 'water landing' as you can get. At least the thing didn't rip apart and sink within seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 03:54 PM) Considering what could have happened here this is as close to a 'water landing' as you can get. At least the thing didn't rip apart and sink within seconds. Just about... I mean they state that possibility about as gently as you can without sounding ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 02:54 PM) Considering what could have happened here this is as close to a 'water landing' as you can get. At least the thing didn't rip apart and sink within seconds. Yeah really. I bet we will find out this pilot did an awesome f***ing job when details of the crash all comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Seems like the interior is not leaking. But the doors are now submerging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 02:55 PM) Just about... I mean they state that possibility about as gently as you can without sounding ridiculous. Indeed. I'd assume the chance of survival would be minuscule...even in a water crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 CNN is talking to a passenger. He said everyone is alive. Sounds like they all got out or are getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (G&T @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 03:59 PM) CNN is talking to a passenger. He said everyone is alive. Sounds like they all got out or are getting out. Great news if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (G&T @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 02:59 PM) CNN is talking to a passenger. He said everyone is alive. Sounds like they all got out or are getting out. That's great news. On a sidenote: I do quite a bit of traveling for work and every single time I am on the tarmac ready to take off I envision the plane going down. I'll probably lose 5 years of my life from that isolated form of stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (shipps @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 02:56 PM) Yeah really. I bet we will find out this pilot did an awesome f***ing job when details of the crash all comes out. If he kept the plane in one piece while landing in a major river, he did a pretty f***ing awesome job in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just crazy. I live right on the Hudson, in Jersey, and would probably have a good view from there if I was home at the moment. Apparently a flock of birds flew into the plane, and the pilot did the right thing in landing in the river. Not a good day to be there ATM though, considering the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 04:07 PM) Just crazy. I live right on the Hudson, in Jersey, and would probably have a good view from there if I was home at the moment. Apparently a flock of birds flew into the plane, and the pilot did the right thing in landing in the river. Not a good day to be there ATM though, considering the weather. I can probably put up with being cold and wet for a little while if it means not drowning and whatnot. I'd b**** later, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It's scary that a bird can bring down a plane. I always knew that was possible, but it's rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 03:05 PM) If he kept the plane in one piece while landing in a major river, he did a pretty f***ing awesome job in my book. Yeah didnt mean to be captain obvious right there. But I always initially think its pilot error in plane accidents,that there are signs that they ignore before taking off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 QUOTE (G&T @ Jan 15, 2009 -> 03:11 PM) It's scary that a bird can bring down a plane. I always knew that was possible, but it's rare. The Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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