The True Story of the "Miracle on the Hudson" (eBook)

National Transportation Safety Board (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
154 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739065-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "The True Story of the 'Miracle on the Hudson,'" the National Transportation Safety Board meticulously documents the flight of US Airways Flight 1549, which famously executed an emergency landing in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009. Blending detailed technical analysis with gripping narrative, the book explores the events leading up to the incident, the critical decision-making processes of the flight crew, and the subsequent rescue efforts. Its literary style balances a formal investigation tone with accessible storytelling, making it an essential study within the context of aviation safety literature and emergency response protocols. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent U.S. government agency dedicated to civil transportation accident investigation, has been at the forefront of aviation safety enhancement since its inception in 1967. By compiling firsthand accounts, investigative findings, and technical data, the NTSB aims to uncover systemic issues, cultivating a deeper understanding of both human and mechanical factors that contribute to aviation accidents. This publication reflects the NTSB's commitment to preventing future tragedies through education and transparency. This book is highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts, safety professionals, and general readers alike. By illustrating the intricate interplay of human skill, technology, and fleet safety procedures, the NTSB not only honors the heroism displayed during the crisis but also emphasizes the importance of learning from such events to enhance future safety protocols.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Wirtschaft
• Themenwelt: Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Luftfahrt / Raumfahrt
• Schlagworte: 35 Miles from Shore • accident • Aerial safety protocols • aeronautical engineering • Aircraft data analysis • aircraft emergency procedures • airport • Air traffic control • Air travel emergencies • Aviation accident • aviation heroism • aviation history • aviation safety protocols • Captain Sully Sullenberger • Cockpit transcripts • emergency landing • Emergency landing procedures • Flight 1549 account • Flight 232 • flight safety • Heroic crew • Highest Duty • Hudson River landing • human resilience story • investigative report • miracle landings • Miracle on the Hudson • NTSB investigation report • NTSB publication • Passenger survival narrative • Real-life aviation drama • Safety • Safety Culture • Safety recommendations overview • Spaceman • The Crash Detectives • The Genius of Birds • The Miracle Morning • US Airways Flight 1549