US Airways Flight 1549 was a commercial airline flight that made an emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009 after experiencing a catastrophic engine failure due to a bird strike. The incident, also known as the "Miracle on the Hudson," is a significant case study in aviation safety, highlighting the importance of pilot training, emergency preparedness, and aircraft design in preventing major disasters, making it a relevant topic for the tech community in the context of safety-critical systems and emergency response technologies.
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