FSX Simulation of the US Airways 1592 Crash Landing into NYC's Hudson River, Piloted by Captain C. Sullenberger

This animation was created using Microsoft Flight Simulator X and is a recreation of the US Airways Flight 1549 crash landing into New York City's Hudson River.

The NTSB's final report won't be released for some time, but based on all the available evidence it seems clear that the Airbus A320 struck a dense flock of large birds causing catastrophic damage to both jet engines.

A total loss of all power is extremely rare for modern jet aircraft. It quickly became clear that returning to La Guardia or any other nearby airport was out of the question. The only remaining option was to perform an emergency landing in the Hudson river, right next to one of the most populated cities in the world. Such water landings rarely succeed, but the Capitan Sullenberger executed the maneuver perfectly.

Not only did this brave move save the lives of all 155 souls on board, but potentially scores more in the populated regions directly below the 1549's flightpath that Friday afternoon.

This video is dedicated to Captain Chesley Sullenberger and the crew of flight 1549 for their heroic efforts in turning this potential tragedy into a truly amazing story.

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[FSXTutorial]

Damn dude, are you trying to launch a space shuttle there because man, you'll be a great shuttle pilot. Did you see that takeoff!

[flightsimulationguru]

Yes, it's bad... hence the bubble comment on the video. Unfortunately I was in a real hurry at the time (ironically to catch a flight out of LGA) so didn't have time to redo some of the bits that could have been better.

[videowatcher101010]

actually it was flight 1549

[flightsimulationguru]

Yes, I know. YouTube is being dumb and not letting me edit the video. It will be fixed when the site is back to normal again.

[kciRsnurB]

Too bad ATC assigned a 220 heading to them after they informed ATC that they had lost thrust in BOTH engines. Too bad that they didn't turn back to the airport (about a 150 heading). If you measure the distance from the GW Bridge (where they lost thrust) to 48th St (S of Central Park, abeam where they touched down) you'll see that it is longer than the distance back to LaGuardia Airport. Glad everyone walked away!

[flightsimulationguru]

It's really not that simple. Although your measurements are correct keep in mind that there was no way of knowing that at the time. Furthermore, they were taking into consideration those on the ground... a failed attempt to return to La Guardia could have resulted in the aircraft crashing into one of the most populated parts of the country. A water landing was the only realistic option given the circumstances.

[SubwayTrains]

I miss the landing, you stopped the film at the impact! Except for this, great video!

[Uchiha97Itachi]

a few mistakes you did was that i don't think the plane was as fast as you when you were ditching, secondly, you obviously did not initiate 9 degree pitch angle which is th optimal angle for your plane to set in the water and not tear it to pieces. thirdly, your plane was "jumping" when you were skimming it which could result in sudden lost of lift given the circumstances due to the angle of attack of your plane

[Uchiha97Itachi]

a321 to earth we have a birdstrike

[MrIssues2]

O.K. 3 probs,

1. Airline was Us Airway, that was not

2. Aircraft was A320 not A321

3. Flight number 1549

[kwilson4961]

The A321 rate of climb is massive it is able to climb that steep easily without reaching stall speeds

[kbReXz]

The plane said: i cant touch the water

[moneytalks1911]

people on the cruise are like "what the...."

[phillips34653]

well done nice landing!....  :)))

[XNinjaZero]

Metalmwlisha101 first of all YOU CANT USE A20 on fsx only that airbus becuase that's what on the game so he tried to do a close plane to the 320

[markmimp]

One of the great feats of aviation