Yesterday afternoon, C.B. Sullenberger made the most harrowing flight of his career and narrowly averted disaster as he landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. Despite landing in the frigid New York waters, there were no fatalities in the airplane accident, and very few passengers were injured.
The US Airways flight took off from LaGuardia airport in the middle of the afternoon. Shortly after take-off, the plane flew through a flock of birds. Passengers on board the plane reported hearing a loud bang as two birds flew into the plane’s engines, rendering them useless.
With no engine power, Sullenberger had to prepare for an emergency landing. At first, he tried to get the plane back to LaGuardia, but he soon realized that he would never make it. Instead, the pilot landed the plane in the Hudson River.
Water began rushing into the plane immediately, but passengers remained calm throughout the evacuation process. All passengers and crew members made it off the plane safely and boarded rafts that took them ashore. Passengers on the plane praised Sullenberger for the way he handled a very difficult situation. Most likely, his quick decision-making and excellent maneuvering saved the lives of many people traveling on the plane.
This is one of the rare airplane accidents where there were no serious injuries. More often, these accidents leave many people severely injured or dead. If you have been injured in an airplane accident, you have rights. It is important to consult an experienced airplane accident attorney to see if you have a valid claim.
If you have been injured in an airplane accident in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the Law Offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
