US Airways Flight 1549
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Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
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Seattle | |
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Summary | Controlled ditching after bird strikes caused dual engine failure |
IATA flight No | US1549 |
ICAO flight No | AWE1549 |
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ID | 1356238 |
About US Airways Flight 1549
US Airways Flight 1549 was an Airbus A320 which, in the climbout after takeoff from New York City's LaGuardia Airport on January 15, 2009, struck a flock of Canada geese just northeast of the George Washington Bridge and consequently lost all engine power.