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Hudson pilot talks of 'disbelief' | Hudson pilot talks of 'disbelief' |
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The captain of an airliner which made an emergency landing in the Hudson River in New York last month has given his first interview about the incident. | The captain of an airliner which made an emergency landing in the Hudson River in New York last month has given his first interview about the incident. |
Captain Chesley Sullenberger told US network CBS's 60 Minutes programme of the "sickening" feeling he experienced when he realised something was wrong. | Captain Chesley Sullenberger told US network CBS's 60 Minutes programme of the "sickening" feeling he experienced when he realised something was wrong. |
He said his initial reaction was one of disbelief. | He said his initial reaction was one of disbelief. |
Capt Sullenberger was hailed as a hero after ditching his plane safely. All 155 people onboard survived. | Capt Sullenberger was hailed as a hero after ditching his plane safely. All 155 people onboard survived. |
Investigators have now confirmed that birds collided with both of the engines of Flight 1549 shortly before it ditched, on 16 January. | Investigators have now confirmed that birds collided with both of the engines of Flight 1549 shortly before it ditched, on 16 January. |
The authorities released a recording of communications between air traffic controllers and the pilot this week. | The authorities released a recording of communications between air traffic controllers and the pilot this week. |
Capt Sullenberger is heard calmly telling controllers the aircraft has been struck by birds. Asked if he was able to return to the airport, he answered: "Unable." | Capt Sullenberger is heard calmly telling controllers the aircraft has been struck by birds. Asked if he was able to return to the airport, he answered: "Unable." |
In the last of his messages, he said: "We're gonna be in the Hudson." | In the last of his messages, he said: "We're gonna be in the Hudson." |
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