WATCH: A Second Miracle On The Hudson? Plane Crashes Into River In Newburgh

On January 15th, 2009, one of the greatest feats of heroism in modern aviation occurred. After a flock of birds flew into the engines of a passenger jet over New York, forcing its Captain, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, to land the plane in the Hudson River just outside of Midtown Manhattan.

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All 155 passengers survived, and it is still seen as one of the most iconic moments in American history. Obviously, it would never happen again. Right?

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Just Like any Other Flight

On the night of March 2nd, 2026, a small, single-engine Cessna 172 took flight. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) they were leaving from Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma.

Shortly after takeoff, the plane had some issues (which are still being investigated by the FAA), and was forced to make a crash landing. The plane was able to make its way to the water, though it was still mostly ice at the time, and at around 8 p.m., they crashed harmlessly into the Hudson River.

The Aftermath

The plane landed about 60 miles upstream from where Sully performed the first "Miracle on the Hudson". Once first responders made it to the scene, both passengers were able to swim to shore and receive medical treatment.

The two are expected to pull through, but without the pilot's heroics and quick thinking, who knows what could have happened. When found, the plane was beginning to sink below the ice, which could have been deadly for anyone trapped inside. Luckily, everyone made it out safe, and politicians from across New York have already claimed that this is the "Mini Miracle on the Hudson".