plane crashes into hudson river

[маразм1]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7832191.stm

i think its the first time that a plane made a landing on water. 

[Lethevich]

Well, I guess "landing" would be a loose term for this one...

http://youtube.com/watch/v/nV7yE4hK2hI

[ezodisy]

Lethe I recall seeing that video years ago. Don't remember the location, off the coast of Africa somewhere I think? I seem to recall many or most people survived too. I'd like to see a video of the Hudson landing as it must have been very well done.

This is way off-topic but a few months back while I was looking up info for a trip I came across what's considered one of the world's most dangerous airports to land at in Courchevel, France. It's got a very impressive runway, real James Bond stuff (was actually used in Tomorrow never dies).

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/1/19/153521/139/travel/World%27s+Most+Dangerous+Airports:+Courchevel+Airport,+France,+CVF

[Lethevich]

I seem to recall many or most people survived too.

Indeedie, that was the awesome thing about it. The pilot deserves some kind of medal.