'MIRACLE ON THE HUDSON'
January 16, 2009, by Jeffrey J. Kroll
The pilot of the US Airways plane that landed the plane in the Hudson River despite its two engines being out is being lauded a hero. All 155 people on board were pulled to safety. "We had a miracle on 34th Street. I believe now we have had a miracle on the Hudson," New York governor David Paterson said.
"The captain said, 'Brace for impact because we're going down,'" passenger Jeff Kolodjay said. He said passengers put their heads in their laps and started praying. He said the plane hit the water pretty hard, but he was fine.
The pilot was identified as Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger of Danville, Calif. I commend the pilot on his skillful landing!
