Talk about a feel good story - and lessons learned from this crash could save hundreds of lives in future (assuming there'll be much flying over the next few years).
WASHINGTON – The US Airways jet that made a dramatic emergency landing on New York's Hudson River last week experienced an engine compressor failure two days earlier, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
NTSB spokesman Peter Knudson said Monday that the board's examination of the Airbus 320's maintenance records show "there was an entry in the aircraft's maintenance log that indicates a compressor stall occurred on Jan. 13." The compressor, or fan, draws air into the engine.
"In one like this, I think there's potential for a lot of good to come out of it, long-term good," he said.
US Airways has sent $5,000 checks to each of the 150 passengers to compensate them for lost luggage and other belongings.
"I was surprised at how intact the plane was," said James Marchioni, a manager at Weeks Marine in Jersey City, N.J. "There were some bottom panels that were damaged. Other than that, it looked pretty good."
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