Plane Sucks In Birds, Crashes in Hudson, All Passengers Safe

Mike and Mike brought up a good point this morning. The word hero gets thrown around WAY to casually these days and frequently in association with NFL players. This is a GROSS overstatement.
The word hero should be reserved for events that actually matter. This pilot is a ......hero
I cannot imagine trying to do what he did

Yeah, I agree. Definitely a hero. Because this took two things; first the presence of mind to make the quick decision to lay the plane down in the Hudson, knowing the chances of making it to the air strip were slim, and then second actually executing on a perfectly level and smooth landing into the water. If he dips that plane a little to the left or to the right, the wing catches the water and the plane goes hurtling tail over cockpit and probably breaks apart. The landing was so smooth that when it came to a stop, it simply floated on top of the water. He brought it down in such a level fashion that people were actually able to stand out on the wings as the ferries came to get them. He made the decision and he actually executed it; those 155 people owe their lives to that guy. I love it.

Imagine him going home that night. That has to be the best feeling in the world, knowing that you did everything you could, and those 155 people are still alive because of you. Definite hero.

I bet the flight attendants where like "ok now who listened when we explained how to escape in a water emergency, this is the test."

Yeah, I agree. Definitely a hero. Because this took two things; first the presence of mind to make the quick decision to lay the plane down in the Hudson, knowing the chances of making it to the air strip were slim, and then second actually executing on a perfectly level and smooth landing into the water. If he dips that plane a little to the left or to the right, the wing catches the water and the plane goes hurtling tail over cockpit and probably breaks apart. The landing was so smooth that when it came to a stop, it simply floated on top of the water. He brought it down in such a level fashion that people were actually able to stand out on the wings as the ferries came to get them. He made the decision and he actually executed it; those 155 people owe their lives to that guy. I love it.

Imagine him going home that night. That has to be the best feeling in the world, knowing that you did everything you could, and those 155 people are still alive because of you. Definite hero.
The pic of the passengers standing on the wings is the best thing I have seen in some time!

The pilot did an excellent job, but, and to take nothing away from this pilot, I expect most experienced pilots to be able to pull off the same thing.

The pilot did an excellent job, but, and to take nothing away from this pilot, I expect most experienced pilots to be able to pull off the same thing.

I expect a policeman to take a bullet for my wife and kids (that whole "protect and serve" thing), but anyone that actually does it is still a hero in my book.

Sometimes being a hero simply means doing what you're trained to do when you're required to do it.

Seriously that pilot is a friggin hero. He was hoping to get to a landing strip in North Jersey but when he saw the Hudson he made the split decision to land the plane there rather than risk running out of power.

One person with one minor cut. Otherwise no injuries and no deaths. Remarkable.

AND he walked the plane twice to make sure everyone was off before exiting himself. Amazing dedication and professionalism. This guy deserves all the kudos he gets.

The pilot did an excellent job, but, and to take nothing away from this pilot, I expect most experienced pilots to be able to pull off the same thing.

Just a couple of questions:
When was the last time you heard of a jet liner crash landing wet or dry that anybody survived?
When was the last time you heard of a jet liner crash landing wet or dry that nobody was lost?
Have you ever heard of a commercial airliner in a water landing that saved the entire passenger compliment?
I personally think that this is extraordinary stuff, and I doubt that most pilots could do this as will be evident when the q's are answered. AND I suspect the miltary training has much to do with the result.

Just a couple of questions:
When was the last time you heard of a jet liner crash landing wet or dry that anybody survived?
When was the last time you heard of a jet liner crash landing wet or dry that nobody was lost?
Have you ever heard of a commercial airliner in a water landing that saved the entire passenger compliment?
I personally think that this is extraordinary stuff, and I doubt that most pilots could do this as will be evident when the q's are answered. AND I suspect the miltary training has much to do with the result.

Sorry, but I don't have a bunch of links at the ready to answer your questions. Seems like you're getting bent out of shape over a post that agrees with your opinion. ;)

Sorry, but I don't have a bunch of links at the ready to answer your questions. Seems like you're getting bent out of shape over a post that agrees with your opinion. ;)
Perhaps I gave the wrong impression. I'm not pissed about anything. Only Saden1 pisses me off.
I simply was posting a couple q's that the obvious answer to is: RARE occurrence, as whenever you hear of a jetliner going down we immediately expect the worst AS, that is what ALWAYS happens.....all lost, 2 survivors, 3 survivors? All lost, etc.
What happened is extraordinary, and the logical praise for same is the pilot.
The norm is jet liner crash with all lost.......
AND BTW, if that is not your opinion, that's ok to....HTTR

I can't have been the only one who thought of this, right?

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