US Airlines Crash

[dcsmith40D]

My wife and I flew up to Brooklyn today. We found out about the plane crash in the Hudson River just before our flight from Atlanta.

I brought my camera with me and thought maybe I could get some shots of the plane in the river before it is extracted. I would appreciate any information as to where I would go to be able to capture some shots.

I am at Hope Street near Union Ave.

[FlyingPhotog]

It was down by the South Street Seaport I think...

[dcsmith40D]

I don't know anything about how to get around NY. My wife and I have been to NY a few times; however, this is my first time in Brooklyn.

[FlyingPhotog]

I don't know anything about how to get around NY. My wife and I have been to NY a few times; however, this is my first time in Brooklyn.

I hope you get a chance to get some shots of the extraction.

I for one am very curious how the hell they're going to get a water-logged Airbus out of the Hudson River.

Helluva job by the guys in the pointy part.

[Rotel1026]

The South Street Seaport is on the East River, the Hudson River is on the other side of Manhattan. I believe the plane is on the west side of the island, not sure where exactly though, couldn't find any information on the location.

[FlyingPhotog]

The South Street Seaport is on the East River, the Hudson River is on the other side of Manhattan. I believe the plane is on the west side of the island, not sure where exactly though, couldn't find any information on the location.

Ooops, my bad on the Seaport, you're correct.

According to the map I found on the local NY Fox affiliate's website, the plane ditched roughly at the Lincoln Tunnel but I think I saw a different graphic that showed the rescue took place farther down river due to drift.

[Denny G]

Has been a lone time since I worked in the city. I think I would just get a cab and ask the driver.

[twiggles]

I'd love to see your shots... That is awesome that EVERYONE walked away!

[dcsmith40D]

I went to where the plane is today. It is impossible to get a good shot from the area the police will let you get to. You need to be on a boat. I was hoping to see the extraction. Maybe I'll make the trip back over there tomorrow.

It's at Battery Park or near there. My wife was able to navigate us right to the site, the "L" train all the way west then the "E" train all the way south. You end up right in front of the Ground Zero site. A short walk from there, and there you are. I don't have my computer up here so I may not post the photos I have until I get home, Tuesday.

[Zoodles]

Nice job by the pilots to get it down in one piece - and the flight attendants to get the doors open and everyone out in just over 2 minutes!....

[Kramer]

It was around 48th street on the west side of Midtown.

[BronxFireGuy]

It was around 48th street on the west side of Midtown.

That is where it went down, the river took it south. DCsmith is correct. It is alongisde or just north of Battery Park, a few blocks from the trade center. Good luck!

[frontier2005]

i know it far, but if you cant get a shot from battery park, take the pathtrain to NJ, get off at exchanged place.

[tsw910]

the plane is sitting at battery park .. but from the news, they should be coming tomorrow (sat) to remove it ..

[FlyingPhotog]

So they have the plane out of the water already?

[kokicubano]

nice shots that you found. i'm the firefighter throwing the rope from the ferry.. thanks

[FlyingPhotog]

nice shots that you found. i'm the firefighter throwing the rope from the ferry.. thanks

Outstanding job by all you guy/gals on this one (as is your norm...)

[neumanns]

nice shots that you found. i'm the firefighter throwing the rope from the ferry.. thanks

Good throw...How cool is that to be a part of this, Awsome!

[FlyingPhotog]

Good throw...How cool is that to be a part of this, Awsome!

Cool isn't really the first word that comes to mind as this could have been very, very tragic.

Fortunately, we have everyday heros in our midst that put their lives on the line to protect and save others.

Big kudos to the flight crew for pulling this one off. You can train and train and train some more but when that million to one "Oh Sh*t" moment comes, then you find out who the real pros are.

[steve535]

one from today on the jersey side. shot a little far for my 280mm reach.no PP on this one, new mac pro and I dont have cs4 yet


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3205316868_7de41169de.jpg

[dcsmith40D]

I missed the extraction. I don't know what time they pulled it out.

I went to B&H today; a man could get in trouble in there. That is a nice toy store.

My wife met one of the employees there that said he got the call when the plane went down. Apparently he is a chaplin that works with the police department and was called to respond to the plane going down. He said everyone originally thought the accident was terrorist related. He told us a little of being there during those moments when the people were pulled from the river. There is no real point of my bringing it up, I just thought I would.

[Kramer]

My dad's main peer co-worker is best friend's with the pilot. He lives two doors down from him in Danville, CA.

[FlyingPhotog]

If I read the blurb correctly, the pilot will be interviewed by Matt Lauer on NBCs Today show on Monday morning.

[dcsmith40D]

I couldn't get a good angle on the plane.