The pilot was able to bring the Airbus A320 down in a controlled descent, right smack in a spot in the river that was plenty shallow without any risk of the plane sinking. The plane stayed in one piece and passengers were spotted standing on the wings awaiting rescue. Everybody got out safely.
That has got to be one of the best recoveries from an air emergency, that I can possibly recollect. And that pilot definitely deserves a medal.
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I'm reminded of the 1977 movie, Airport 77
http://www.amazon.com/Airport-77-Jack-Lemmon/dp/6304108842/ref=cm_lmf_tit_8
In this movie, an airplane goes crashes and goes right underwater. The plane remains intact, and the passengers are alive. Somehow the structure of the plane keeps the water out, so theyre trapped.
Heres a clip from that movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QviITuOUiY
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