US Airways Flight 1549
DateJanuary 15, 2009
SummaryControlled ditching after bird strikes caused dual engine failure
SiteHudson River in the Manhattan borough of New York City, opposite Weehawken, New Jersey (near Port Imperial)
40°46′10″N 74°00′17″W / 40.7695°N 74.0046°W / 40.7695; -74.0046Coordinates: 40°46′10″N 74°00′17″W / 40.7695°N 74.0046°W / 40.7695; -74.0046
Aircraft typeAirbus A320-214
OperatorUS Airways
IATA flight No.US1549
ICAO flight No.AWE1549
Call signCACTUS 1549
RegistrationN106US
Flight originLaGuardia Airport, New York City
StopoverCharlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina
DestinationSeattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington
Passengers150
Crew5
Fatalities0
Injuries100 (95 minor, 5 serious)
Survivors155 (all)