US Airways Flight 1549 was an Airbus A320-214 which, in the climbout after takeoff from New York City's LaGuardia Airport on January 15, 2009, struck a flock of Canada geese just northeast of the George Washington Bridge and consequently lost all engine power. read more
RELATED: 'Miracle on the Hudson' flight arrives 'after 876-day delay' (June 2011) THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: Comedian films a funky tribute to hero pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 Sullenberger went on to become something of a national celebrity in the years since the landing. read more