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What was the outcome of the ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River?
What was the outcome of the ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River?
- The aircraft sank before rescue operations could be initiated
- All 155 people on board were rescued with only a few serious injuries (correct)
- Several fatalities occurred, and many sustained severe injuries
- The majority of passengers and crew were unharmed
What was the aircraft model involved in the incident?
What was the aircraft model involved in the incident?
- Embraer E190
- Boeing 737
- McDonnell Douglas MD-80
- Airbus A320 (correct)
What did the National Transportation Safety Board official describe the ditching as?
What did the National Transportation Safety Board official describe the ditching as?
- A catastrophic failure
- An avoidable disaster
- The most successful ditching in aviation history (correct)
- A routine emergency landing
How long did it take from the bird encounter to the ditching of the aircraft?
How long did it take from the bird encounter to the ditching of the aircraft?
What was the popular name given to the incident involving US Airways Flight 1549?
What was the popular name given to the incident involving US Airways Flight 1549?
What was the outcome of the ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River?
What was the outcome of the ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River?
What did the National Transportation Safety Board official describe the ditching of Flight 1549 as?
What did the National Transportation Safety Board official describe the ditching of Flight 1549 as?
How long did it take from the bird encounter to the ditching of the aircraft?
How long did it take from the bird encounter to the ditching of the aircraft?
What did flight simulations show about the possibility of returning to LaGuardia Airport after the bird strike?
What did flight simulations show about the possibility of returning to LaGuardia Airport after the bird strike?
Who were the pilots who successfully ditched Flight 1549 in the Hudson River?
Who were the pilots who successfully ditched Flight 1549 in the Hudson River?
