Mayday S10E04 - Hudson River Runway (US Airways Flight 1549)
Mayday (2003)
S10E04 Hudson River Runway (US Airways Flight 1549)
Episode Overview
On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 encounters a flock of Canada geese shortly after departing from LaGuardia Airport in New York City, resulting in a bird strike that disables both engines. Within moments, as the situation becomes critical, the flight crew skillfully executes an emergency landing in the Hudson River. Remarkably, all passengers and crew members aboard the aircraft survive this harrowing incident, showcasing the crew's quick thinking and bravery in the face of disaster.