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NYC mayor gives hero pilot, crew keys to the city
NEW YORK - Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented keys to the city to US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and his crew, thanking them for preventing "an awful tragedy."
Nations:U.S. People:Michael Bloomberg Activities:2009 US Airway Accident Source:(AP)
2009-02-09
Hudson 'miracle' pilot gets applause on Broadway
NEW YORK - Weeks after starring in his own story of bravery and heroism, the pilot who safely ditched his jetliner in the Hudson River received a standing ovation Saturday from the audience at a Broadway performance of "South Pacific."
People:Michael Bloomberg Activities:2009 US Airway Accident Source:(AP)
2009-02-08
US Airways crew: "We're gonna be in the Hudson"
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The crew of a US Airways jetliner disabled by birds that knocked out both its engines over New York calmly told air controllers: "We're gonna be in the Hudson" before splash landing in the river, according to tapes of the account released on Thursday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 US Airway Accident Source:(Reuters)
2009-02-05
CBS to devote entire morning show to hero pilot
NEW YORK - The ever competitive world of morning network television will see an intriguing battle for viewers on Monday: the hero pilot vs. the tired mom.
Nations:U.S. People:Katie Couric Matt Lauer Activities:2009 US Airway Accident Source:(AP)
2009-02-05
Pilot in New York river landing calm, cool and collected
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The pilot who safely landed his crippled jet in New York's Hudson River on January 15 stayed calm during the incident as did all the air traffic controllers involved, tapes released Thursday showed.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 US Airway Accident Source:(AFP)
2009-02-05
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