Exclusive Video: US Airways Flight 1549's Incredible Landing

Exclusive Video: US Airways Flight 1549’s Incredible Landing – First Impact Footage

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Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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AVweb features a video compilation by Glenn Pew documenting the US Airways Flight 1549 incident.
The flight successfully ditched in the Hudson River on January 15, shortly after departing LaGuardia airport.
Piloted by Chesley Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles, the aircraft landed safely in the water.
All 155 passengers and crew were successfully rescued by NY Waterways ferries and emergency personnel.

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AVweb video editor Glenn Pew has compiled footage and information on the January 15 crash of US Airways Flight 1549 that successfully ditched in the Hudson River minutes after departure from LaGuardia airport. Piloted by Chesley Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles, the aircraft landed safely in the water, where NY Waterways ferries and emergency personnel then rescued all 155 aboard.

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