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Miracle on the Hudson

On 15 January 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River in New York, after geese struck both its engines shortly after take off.

All 155 people on board survived.

On 15 January 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River in New York, after geese struck both its engines shortly after take off.

All 155 people on board survived.

Rachel Naylor speaks to Dave Sanderson, the last passenger to be rescued.

(Photo: Passengers and crew aboard US Airways Flight 1549 await rescue. Credit: AP)

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