Hudson crash big non story

[C]

Apparently a feather has been found on the jet. No seriously, a BBC story says so...

Feather found on Hudson crash jet

[Craig.]

Well if nothing else once they are finished with it. They should give it to the pilot. He can hang it on his office wall as a trophy. "I went hunting and all I got was this lousy feather and a wet pair of trousers" could be inscribed underneath.  :-X

[DaveSims]

[quote]Well if nothing else once they are finished with it. They should give it to the pilot. He can hang it on his office wall as a trophy. "I went hunting and all I got was this lousy feather and a wet pair of trousers" could be inscribed underneath.

[expat]

[quote]Well if nothing else once they are finished with it. They should give it to the pilot. He can hang it on his office wall as a trophy. "I went hunting and all I got was this lousy feather and a wet pair of trousers" could be inscribed underneath.

[C]

[quote][quote]Well if nothing else once they are finished with it. They should give it to the pilot. He can hang it on his office wall as a trophy. "I went hunting and all I got was this lousy feather and a wet pair of trousers" could be inscribed underneath.

[pepper_airborne]

[quote][quote][quote]Well if nothing else once they are finished with it. They should give it to the pilot. He can hang it on his office wall as a trophy. "I went hunting and all I got was this lousy feather and a wet pair of trousers" could be inscribed underneath.

[Ravang]

My friend just email this recap of events composed using several news sources...

[quote]Gleaned from the interviews and press conferences.....


The huge total flight experience among the crew contributed to the successful outcome :

First Officer Jeffrey B. Skiles, joined US Airways (USAir) in 1986. He has a total of 15,643 flight hours and previously flew as Captain with US Airways.

Flight Attendant Sheila Dail joined US Airways (Piedmont Airlines) in 1980 and has more than 28 years experience with the airline.

Flight Attendant Doreen Welsh joined US Airways (Allegheny Airlines) in 1970 and has more than 38 years experience with the airline.

Flight Attendant Donna Dent joined US Airways (Piedmont Airlines) in 1982 and has more than 26 years experience with the airline.

NTSB PRESS CONFERENCES:

Onboard was one lap child and one toddler.

Since the weight of the airplane full of water was approximately 1 million pounds, it needed to be lifted very gradually to let water drain from the aircraft.

Water depth at impact was 50-55 feet.

A correction to prior information, the right engine is still attached; still looking for the left engine.

ATC communications were read out loud: of particular interest to us was the crew stating, "Cactus 1549 hit birds - lost thrust both engines

[C]

Just about as experienced a crew as one could wish for.

[expat]

Interesting that it floated so well for so long when the Ditching push button was not pushed. Another big "YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!" from the Air Bus design department no doubt. I guess that a check list written for duel engine failure at 35000 feet needs a little bit of editing.

Matt

[pepper_airborne]

Interesting that it floated so well for so long when the Ditching push button was not pushed. Another big "YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!" from the Air Bus design department no doubt. I guess that a check list written for duel engine failure at 35000 feet needs a little bit of editing.

Matt

It should indeed be shortened for lower altitudes.

Interesting read and job well done for the crew!