Miracles Do Happen Every Once in a While....
You've probably already heard about the plane crashing into the Hudson River in New York City today. But, we wanted to tell you a couple things that you might be aware of. First off, the flight was going from Laguardia in NY to Charlotte, so many of the passengers were likely from the Carolinas - and maybe a few from the Pee Dee.
Secondly, LaGuardia Airport is unlike any other airport. It is justa couple miles from downtown Manhattan, and taking off and landing there is an adventure in itself. There is nowhere to kand a plane if you have an emergency. What this pilot was able to do without losing a single passenger was miraculous....To lose both engines from hitting birds is a million-to-one longshot. This guy took the plane with no engines, and tried to glide to Teterboro airport in New Jersey. When it became evident that wasn't possible, he kept gliding down the Hudson River, missed the George Washington Bridge by 900 feet, and dropped her on the water at 150 MPH.
Like 9/11, not only did NYC rescue squads assist in the recovery, but anyone with a boat came by. Even a Circle Line cruise boat was there.. The pics of people standing on the wing before the plane sank was unbelievable. Sometimes, it takes an event like to this to remind you that miracles do happen...
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I have been on flight 1549 out of LGA a few times glad I was not on it today I am cold enough here
there was a Florence attorney on board.
apparently the ferry boats are part if the emergency response program in NYC. was on the news earlier.
and the birds responsible have been around since the 80's...a flock of seagulls
I heard Mike Nunn from Aiken Bridges was on board. And yes...I will be asking Mike to buy me a lotter ticket next time I see him.
Another way of God letting us know that he is real. When the oppisite happens He hope for us to turn to Him.
Does kinda remind one of the evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940.
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