US Air type in the Hudson?????????

[bagasticks]

Heres to the flight crew. . . well done!

 

[ImbracableCrunk]

Wolf asked why they just don't put screens on the front of the engines...OMFG.

I'm no engineer but what would a screen look like that could completely stop a 20 pound bird going 200mph. Could any air actually go thru it?

I'm gonna guess it'd look something like a cowcatcher on old-timey trains. Never hear much about cowstrikes, now do ya?

 

[dash8driver]

CNN's Chris Matthews just twice referred to the birds attacking the airplane!

I recorded it on my DVR and will have to figure out how to transfer it to youtube.

homeland security said terrorism was not a factor. so at least we know the geese are not linked to al queda.

 

[Tanker Clown]

I bet the Capt was Air Force trained.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

The Airline industry is enjoying an unprecedented two consecutive years of zero fatalities...

What an great way for Georgie W to go out....

He's destroyed airline labor and increased safety at the same time.... genius!

 

[asa rat]

Incredible

A HUGE "Al Haynes award" to the crew for an unbelievable accomplishment.

Exceptionally WELL DONE!

 

[kingsize]

The captain was obviously a former Air Force pilot. Quick thinking. Decisive action. Perfect results. Stuck around until he was the last man out. Well done captain. I salute you.

 

[skiandsurf]

Wolf asked why they just don't put screens on the front of the engines...OMFG.

I'm no engineer but what would a screen look like that could completely stop a 20 pound bird going 200mph. Could any air actually go thru it?

The level of ignorance is staggering. Walking talking morons with absolutely no feel at all for the physical world in which they dwell.

BTW...nice job!

There used to be a "dirt or gravel runway kit" for the older 737-100/200s. Alaska Airlines used them back in the day up in Alaska. It was a screen they put on the front of the engines, for landing on dirt or gravel runways. Dont think it would be enough to stop a big enough goose.

 

[Tanker Clown]

Completely agree kingsize.

 

[aviatrix]

HEROES.....of the Al Haynes magnitude!!!! It's why we deserve the big pay and why we deserve the respect!!! What an amazing crew!!!