Do you remember the plane that landed on the Hudson River in New York City in 2009?
Both engines of the plane lost thrust after colliding with a flock of geese. The plane was going to crash. There was no time to get anywhere else safely. The pilot, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, with the help of his co-pilot and crew landed the plane on the Hudson River. All 155 passengers and crew survived. 208 seconds passed from the moment the plane lost power to the safe landing.
The most important factors in this successful landing were that the captain and co-pilot were highly skilled and experienced so they could adapt and deal with this unique situation, with the captain regaining self-control within seconds. The cabin crew were trained and competent in how to keep the cabin safe … read more by subscribing.

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