Friday, February 6, 2009

More on Miracle on the Hudson

Read the entire article at http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090206/NEWS01/902060347/1001

"Audio recordings released Thursday by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed a tense scramble as controllers tried to arrange an emergency landing before losing touch with the Airbus A320 after it ditched into the Hudson River. In the confusion, controllers mistakenly referred to the aircraft as Flight 1529 several times; even the pilot or first officer misidentified their flight.
The water landing came after an unsuccessful scramble to divert the plane to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
US Airways pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger told FAA investigators he glided the plane into the river rather than risk a catastrophic crash in a densely populated area. All 155 people aboard survived.
Last week, the aircraft was moved to (Supor Industries, a secure salvage yard in Harrison.)
The board's investigation could take 18 months."
Hear the tower recordings made during the flight at http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20090205/NEWS01/90205038&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL