US Airways flight 1549, makes an emergency landing in the Hudson River. shortly after taking off from LaGuardia Airport in New York City. the Airbus A320 airplane flew into a flock of Canada geese. Both engines were severely damaged, causing an almost complete loss of thrust.
Repeated attempts to restart the engines were unsuccessful. Five people were seriously injured, but there were no fatalities. On board were 5 crew members, including Capt. Chesley (“Sully”) Sullenberger III, First Officer Jeffrey Skiles, and 150 passengers. The event has been nicknamed "Miracle on the Hudson." More
