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From CNN, the water temp is 42 deg F (6 deg C) and the air temp is 21 deg F (-6 deg C)
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any bets how long it before it sinks??
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When everything goes wrong... an outcome like that is amazing!
A great shot indeed AJ. I'd bet there would have been plenty of people witnessing the entire event, so I'm sure a fair amount of video and images to come. David.M.
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Hats off to the pilots for the ditching and to the crew and rescuers for the quick evacuation.
Quite amazing images really. I can't recall any other airliner ditching in water and remaining intact. It might be a first. |
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The apparent lack of major damage that might have caused it to sink could be due to a report that the pilot did not deploy the gear, hence a 'smoother' 'landing' and the ability to stay above water
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Any chance this aircraft may be fully salvagable and be able to fly ever again?
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No chance...not after ditching in salt water.
From www.news.com.au http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...-23109,00.html Quote:
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Aircraft was N106US.
Interesting article Greg...especially this part: Quote:
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