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Originally Posted by driveway
Does it bug anyone else that this is being incessantly branded as a "miracle"? I can't help but feel that such a label takes away from the accomplishments of the crew.
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no, not at all.
I mean, the skills of this pilot were phenomenal and on the day, hour and minute when it counted, he called on all his skills and pulled this landing off.
But at the same time, no matter how skilled this pilot was, to not lose one life? For this to happen where he could land on the Hudson River rather than the middle of a large city or suburb? or in the middle of the ocean where ferry boats would not be available to quickly come to the rescue of all the passenger?
..... yeah, it is a miracle because usually the outcome is totally the opposite.