How many people died when this happened in 2009?

No one died in this incident happened on the 15th of January, 2009. It is known as the "Miracle on the Hudson".

US Airways Flight 1549, an Airbus A320 made an unpowered emergency water landing in the Hudson River after multiple bird strikes caused both jet engines to fail.

All the passengers and the crew of the plane were evacuated successfully. Nearby watercraft saved their lives, and the airframe sank into the Hudson River.

This might be interesting: Some of the occupants were injured and a few of the injuries were serious, but only one person was hospitalized right after the incident.

More Info: en.wikipedia.org

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Eric Robinson

I was working at laguardia for us airways at that time, I watched that plane take off, that was a crazy day

donray dm

That was a good day for those onboard !

Ian Swindale

That there were no deaths is due to the brilliance of the captain. He's a hero

Corey Taylor

New York bartenders invented a new drink called the 'Sully'. There's only two ingredients: Grey Goose and ice water!

Zizi Deb

watch the whole thing happen from my office window amazing god bless Captain Sully

Sharon Johnson Hathaway

Amazing pilot!!!

Isabel Laing

One very relieved Captain Sullenberger I would say. A great job done.

Karen Ponder Mathews

I'm still amazed at the pilots quick thinking

wbgaither

Yes, that was a blessed day for everyone on board;unlike the passengers and crew of the Air France Flight 447 from Rio de janeiro, Brazil to Paris France. All 228 were killed.

lelin

Got it! We love Captain Sully!!

marilynmitri

Yay, Sully!! What a hero!!

marilynroman

I wish more info had been given about this, including Captain Sullenberger's name! The movie was great. As always, Tom Hanks was outstanding! "Captain Sully" is a hero!