Hudson River Plane Crash

Sullenberger Criticizes "Fly By Wire," Book About Hudson River Plane Crash

AP | Posted 11.16.2009 | Books


NEW YORK — The pilot who guided his disabled plane to a safe emergency landing in the Hudson River says that a new book that underscores the rol...

FAA Will Modify Airspace Rules Over Hudson River

AP | DAVID PORTER | Posted 10.19.2009 | New York


NEWARK, N.J. — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will change rules for the airspace over the Hudson River in New York City f...

NTSB: Controller Didn't Warn Plane In Hudson Collision

AP | VICTOR EPSTEIN | Posted 09.28.2009 | New York


NEWARK, N.J. — An air traffic controller should have warned the pilot of a small plane about aircraft in its path before it collided with a sigh...

Hudson Crash NTSB Report Wrong: Air Controllers

AP | JOAN LOWY | Posted 09.17.2009 | New York


WASHINGTON — Federal safety officials investigating a midair collision over the Hudson River changed their account of the accident on a key poin...

Hudson River Plane Crash Controller Bantered About Dead Cat Before Collision, Neglected Duties

AP | JOAN LOWY and DAVID B. CARUSO | Posted 09.16.2009 | New York


WASHINGTON — The air traffic controller handling the small plane involved in a deadly crash with a helicopter over the Hudson River was chatting...

Hudson River Plane Crash: Controller Bantered About Dead Cat Before Crash, Neglected Duties

AP | JOAN LOWY and DAVID B. CARUSO, Associated Press Writers | Posted 09.15.2009 | New York


WASHINGTON -- The air traffic controller handling the small plane involved in a deadly crash with a helicopter over the Hudson River was chatting on t...

Hudson River Crash Air Traffic Controller Failed To Warn Plane That Helicopter Was In Its Path

AP | JOAN LOWY | Posted 09.14.2009 | New York


WASHINGTON (AP) - An air traffic controller making a personal phone call initially failed to warn a small plane of other aircraft in its path and then...

Hudson River Helicopter, Plane Crash: Controller Was On Phone During Collision

AP | JOAN LOWY | Posted 09.14.2009 | New York


WASHINGTON — A personal phone call and the absence of a supervisor during last week's collision over New York's Hudson River has led to two air ...

Hudson River Crash Video Captures Midair Collision (VIDEO)

AP/NBC New York | Posted 09.13.2009 | New York


WASHINGTON (Associated Press) - The Federal Aviation Administration says it has placed two employees on administrative leave in connection with last w...

Plane In Hudson Crash Raised From River, 2 Bodies Recovered (VIDEO)

Huffington Post/AP | Posted 09.11.2009 | New York


(AP) HOBOKEN, N.J. -- Two bodies were pulled Tuesday from the wreckage of a small plane that collided with a sightseeing helicopter over the Hudson Ri...

Continental Crash Highlights Miracle of United Flight 1549

Charles Karel Bouley | Posted 03.19.2009 | Living


Charles Karel Bouley

The reality of plane crashes came, well, crashing home and suddenly Sully and his crew from the Miracle on the Hudson seemed even more...lucky, skilled, lucky, miraculous.

The Difference Between First Class And Coach

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 03.07.2009 | Comedy


When a US Airways jetliner crashed into the Hudson River last month, everyone survived. More than 150 passengers and crew members got into boats befor...

What's Good for the Goose

Michael Markarian | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green


Michael Markarian

Killing geese through methods such as round-ups, gassing, and asphyxiation is not only inhumane, but also ineffective at solving local conflicts.

The Survivor's Club

Mallika Chopra | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living


Mallika Chopra

Whether it is an illness, foreclosure, or a messy divorce, there are many difficult life challenges that all of us and our loved ones will one day have to face.

Why Old Media Can't Deny New Media

Ari Herzog | Posted 02.25.2009 | Media


Ari Herzog

Twitter is a subset of new media. Your evening news and morning papers aren't quite there, lacking internet technologies, commenting, and synchronous interactivity.

US Airways Plane Crash Video: New Surveillance Camera Footage Of Flight 1549

Huffington Post | Posted 02.22.2009 | Home


Following on the Coast Guard's release last weekend of video footage capturing the crash of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River, CBS News has n...

Didn't He See it?

Barbara Gordon | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics


Barbara Gordon

In Bush's farewell address, there was no mention of the heroic efforts of the Hudson River plane crash, and yet speech after speech, he has extolled the exceptional resilience of the American spirit.

A New Era of Responsibility

Beau Friedlander | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics


Beau Friedlander

A hearty congratulations to America. After a dark stretch of wandering into the dark heart of GOP error, we have a leader worthy of our highest post. Now for the hard part.

Reflections on Reconciliation: Paradox of Excess & Deprivation

Terry Leach | Posted 02.20.2009 | Business


Terry Leach

I wonder if Captain "Sully" Sullenberger's colleagues' pensions are secure. Somehow, I doubt it. Although airlines were the companies we used to loved to hate, airline employees are part of the family, too.

Madoff and "Sully" Sullenberger: Paradoxical Symbols of the Past and the Future

Andy Ostroy | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics


Andy Ostroy

The saga of Flight 1549 is one crisis-plagued year ending an era of unprecedented corruption with Bush and Madoff leading the way, while a new year begins with hope ushered in by Sully and Obama.

Hudson Crash Required Journalists to Collaborate

Danny Groner | Posted 02.19.2009 | Media


Danny Groner

The photographs taken at the site of the Hudson crash may be the best proof yet that citizen journalism is not only essential, but is here to stay.

The Tragic Downfall of Chesley B. Sullenberger III

Spencer Green | Posted 02.19.2009 | Media


Spencer Green

Feb. 7, 2009 - Tina Fey does riotous Chesley Sullenberger impression on "Saturday Night Live," ordering Duck a l'Orange in restaurant, then stabbing it with fork

The Miracle as a Metaphor: What We Can Really Learn From Flight 1549

Lynda Resnick | Posted 02.17.2009 | Politics


Lynda Resnick

Times are tough. Our economy has taken a triple bird strike and we've lost all engines and a wing. We are engaged in two wars, our unemployment rate is ratcheting up... but we can land this plane.

US Airways Plane Crash Video Released By Coast Guard (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 02.17.2009 | Home


The United States Coast Guard has released absolutely stunning video footage captured by surveillance cameras of the crash of US Airways Flight 1549 i...

Obama and Sully: A New Age of American Competence?

Dan Brown | Posted 02.16.2009 | Politics


Dan Brown

It's been a dark eight years, and I'm ready for some hope. Today, Capt. Chesley B. Sullenberger and Barack Obama are the delivery men.