Shortly after it's 3:11pm take off from LGA, US Airways flight 1549 went down near 48th Street and crashed into the Hudson River. The two engines were said to have shut down after a bird (or flock of birds) struck the plane as it was taking off from La Guardia to Charlotte, North Carolina. The jet contained 146 passengers and had 5 crew members on board. Ferries immediatley responded to the scene and began rescuing passengers, some who were seen standing on the wings of the sinking plane. There have been no reports of casualties or injuries and it is believed that everyone made it out alive. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the passengers, crew and their families..and with the geese. For updated information, please visit CNN.com.
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