Sullenberger, pilot of plane that splashed down in the Hudson River, returning to the cockpitSeptember 30th, 2009 Sullenberger will return to the cockpitTEMPE, Ariz. — The pilot who guided a US Airways flight into New York's Hudson River will return to flying regular flights along with new duties as a management pilot.
After his copter lands at U2 concert, NYC mayor admits it might not be 'green' way to travelSeptember 25th, 2009 NYC mayor: Taking copter to U2 show not so 'green'NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg admits that taking a helicopter to the U2 show might not have been the most environmentally friendly way to travel. The billionaire — who likes to portray himself as a national environmental leader — travels frequently by helicopter and private plane, but rarely talks about it.
Schumer proposes measures to help prevent aircraft crashes over Hudson RiverAugust 31st, 2009 Schumer proposal aims to avert crashes over HudsonNEW YORK — Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing new measures he says would help prevent another crash over the Hudson River like the one that killed nine people this month.
NTSB: Air traffic controller didn't warn plane in Hudson midair collision of traffic aheadAugust 27th, 2009 NTSB: Controller didn't warn plane in midair crashWASHINGTON — Federal safety officials say an air traffic controller should have warned the pilot of a small plane that collided with a helicopter over the Hudson River that there were other aircraft in his path. The accident earlier this month near New York City killed nine people.
Mourners gather to remember Pa. family killed in air collision over New York's Hudson RiverAugust 14th, 2009 Mourners gather in Pa. for 3 dead in air collisionDRESHER, Pa.
NY pilot who screamed radio warning: Plane that struck chopper 'looked like cruise missile'August 10th, 2009 NY pilot who radioed warning: Plane like missileNEW YORK —The pilot who radioed a desperate, last-minute warning says a plane that struck a helicopter over the Hudson River "looked like a cruise missile hitting a target."
Ben Lane warned fellow helicopter pilot Jeremy Clarke on Saturday that the plane was bearing down on him. Lane tells the Daily News that another pilot heard him scream "Watch out! Watch out!"
He doesn't remember screaming.
NYC mayor: 5th body found in Hudson River from midair crash that killed 9August 9th, 2009 5th body found in Hudson River from midair crashHOBOKEN, N.J. —New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says a fifth body has been recovered from the wreckage of a helicopter-plane crash above the Hudson River.
Officials tell AP 9 victims of Hudson crash include 3 from Pa., 5 from ItalyAugust 9th, 2009 9 victims in Hudson crash include 3 teensHOBOKEN, N.J. —The nine victims presumed dead in the midair crash of a tourist helicopter and plane above the Hudson River include five Italian tourists and a suburban Philadelphia pilot.
Small plane, tour helicopter collide over Hudson River, killing at least one, NYC officials sayAugust 8th, 2009 Plane, copter collide over Hudson, killing oneNEW YORK —A small plane carrying three people collided with a tour helicopter carrying about a half-dozen people Saturday, sending debris into the Hudson River and onto the Hoboken, N.J., waterfront. Two officials at New York City emergency response agencies said at least one person was confirmed dead and they knew of no one being rescued.
2 NYC officials: At least 1 dead, no known rescues from plane-copter collision over HudsonAugust 8th, 2009 NYC officials: 1 dead in collision over HudsonNEW YORK —Two people at New York City emergency response agencies say at least one person is confirmed dead and they know of no one being rescued from the aftermath of a plane-helicopter collision over the Hudson River. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak before Mayor Michael Bloomberg gives a media briefing.
Small plane, helicopter collide over Hudson River; Bloomberg says all 9 believed deadAugust 8th, 2009 9 believed dead in NYC plane-copter collisionNEW YORK —A small plane has collided with a tour helicopter over the Hudson River and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says it's believed that all nine people are dead. Bloomberg says the crash victims include five Italian tourists and a pilot on the helicopter and three people on the plane, including a child.
Plane hits helicopter over Hudson River, both crash into waterAugust 8th, 2009 Plane, helicopter collide over Hudson RiverNEW YORK —The Coast Guard says a small plane has collided with a helicopter over the Hudson River. Witnesses say the accident happened just after noon between Manhattan and Hoboken, N.J.
Movie director Doug Liman rescues 3 boaters on Hudson RiverAugust 7th, 2009 Movie director rescues 3 boaters on HudsonNEW YORK — It wasn't a movie set and there were no cameras rolling. But when the director of the "Bourne Identity" saw a cargo ship slam into a speedboat on the Hudson River, he jumped into action.
`We may end up in Hudson', said pilot before crashingFebruary 5th, 2009 NEW YORK - Cockpit recordings of the ill-fated US Airways plane that crashed in the Hudson River last month reveal that the pilot calmly advised air traffic controllers, 'We're going to be in the Hudson'. The Airbus 320 plane crashed in New York's Hudson River Jan 15 after losing both engines, apparently hit by a flock of birds, after taking off from LaGuardia Airport.
Plane was too low, too slow to reach airport: Hudson crash pilotJanuary 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - In his first statement on the Airbus crash landing on the Hudson River, captain Chesley Sullenberger told investigators the plane was 'too low, too slow' to reach the next airport after its engines were hit by birds. The machine had also been too close to 'too many buildings, too populated an area', said the former US Air force pilot, who said he wanted to avoid a catastrophe last Thursday.
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