Jan. 15 – A twin-engine jet crashed into the Hudson River apparently hitting a flock of birds.
One witness said he saw flames coming out of the left engine. Aviation officials said all 155 people on board managed to safely get off the plane. Fred Katayama reports from New York.
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Plane crashes into New York river
- Flight ……. had ……. left La Guardia airport ……. for Charlotte, North Carolina when it suddenly ……. down.
- Some passengers ……. life ……. waited ……. the plane’s ……. as ferries ……. water ……. rushed to rescue them.
- "The ……. engine ……. blew. Fire, ……. coming ……. ……. it and I ……. looking right ……. it ‘cos I was ……. ……. there."
- "……. is ……. heroic pilot ……. saved himself and ……. ……. other passengers ……. afternoon."
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