Plane Makes Like the Titanic

The engines of a US Airways plane headed to Charlotte, N.C. went kaput yesterday—courtesy of a flock of geese?—forcing the pilot to make an impromptu landing on the Hudson River. All 155 passengers (and crew) aboard flight 1549 survived the crash. The disaster happened five minutes after the plane took off from LaGuardia Airport. Rescue crews were immediately on the scene to save people from the icy chill of the 30 degree water.

Check the NYT for more information on the averted disaster. And hit up MSNBC for an eye-opening slideshow of the rescue efforts. CNN also has video footage of the aftermath.