The airplane that made an extraordinary landing on the Hudson River two years ago is due to be transported to the Carolinas Aviation Museum later this year to be put on display as an exhibit.
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberg was treated as a hero by the people of New York along with the rest of the nation after safely bringing down the craft during Flight 1549 on Jan. 15, 2009. As the plane took off from La Guardia Airport it struck a flock of geese that paralyzed both engines.
The event was labeled “Miracle on the Hudson” due to Captain Sullenberg’s spectacular water landing. All on board survived with only five serious injuries reported and the plane, an A-320 Airbus, was left virtually intact. After the incident, the plane was taken to a hanger in New Jersey for storage.
Following its stay in New Jersey, the plane will be taken apart for its journey to the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, N.C. The fuselage should arrive June 11, 2011, while the separated wings, tail, and other parts will arrive at a later date. Ironically, the initial flight path of the plane before the miracle landing had it heading toward Charlotte. Now, the plane will finally reach its destination.
Not only will visitors be able to the see the actual “miracle” plane, but they will also learn more about the event and hear stories from the survivors of the crash.
The museum is throttling up for its exhibition as plans begin to take shape. This past Friday, Australian exhibit architect and artist Steven Ryan made a presentation to museum personnel outlining possible ideas for the exhibit.
Ryan again met with personnel on Saturday including volunteers, board members, and founding President Floyd Wilson. Additionally, nine of the survivors of the miracle landing were present along with a television crew from Japan. The survivors shared their experiences about the adventure and suggested ideas for the exhibit.
Located at 4672 First Flight Dr., Charlotte, N.C., the Carolinas Aviation Museum hosts several impressive exhibits and planes. Founded in 1992 by Floyd and Lois Wilson, who originally founded the Carolinas Historic Aviation Commission to preserve aviation history, the museum has grown to support 30,000 visitors each year. The plan to bring the Hudson miracle plane to the museum was in the hope that museum attendance will increase to over 100,000.
Steven Ryan, of Freeman Ryan Design (FRD) out of Australia, specializes in museum designs, which immerse visitors in the exhibit. FRD designs are found in museums across the world and according to Ryan’s website his exhibits are designed specifically for each project so as to be unique and inspiring to audiences.
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberg was treated as a hero by the people of New York along with the rest of the nation after safely bringing down the craft during Flight 1549 on Jan. 15, 2009. As the plane took off from La Guardia Airport it struck a flock of geese that paralyzed both engines.
The event was labeled “Miracle on the Hudson” due to Captain Sullenberg’s spectacular water landing. All on board survived with only five serious injuries reported and the plane, an A-320 Airbus, was left virtually intact. After the incident, the plane was taken to a hanger in New Jersey for storage.
Following its stay in New Jersey, the plane will be taken apart for its journey to the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, N.C. The fuselage should arrive June 11, 2011, while the separated wings, tail, and other parts will arrive at a later date. Ironically, the initial flight path of the plane before the miracle landing had it heading toward Charlotte. Now, the plane will finally reach its destination.
Not only will visitors be able to the see the actual “miracle” plane, but they will also learn more about the event and hear stories from the survivors of the crash.
The museum is throttling up for its exhibition as plans begin to take shape. This past Friday, Australian exhibit architect and artist Steven Ryan made a presentation to museum personnel outlining possible ideas for the exhibit.
Ryan again met with personnel on Saturday including volunteers, board members, and founding President Floyd Wilson. Additionally, nine of the survivors of the miracle landing were present along with a television crew from Japan. The survivors shared their experiences about the adventure and suggested ideas for the exhibit.
Located at 4672 First Flight Dr., Charlotte, N.C., the Carolinas Aviation Museum hosts several impressive exhibits and planes. Founded in 1992 by Floyd and Lois Wilson, who originally founded the Carolinas Historic Aviation Commission to preserve aviation history, the museum has grown to support 30,000 visitors each year. The plan to bring the Hudson miracle plane to the museum was in the hope that museum attendance will increase to over 100,000.
Steven Ryan, of Freeman Ryan Design (FRD) out of Australia, specializes in museum designs, which immerse visitors in the exhibit. FRD designs are found in museums across the world and according to Ryan’s website his exhibits are designed specifically for each project so as to be unique and inspiring to audiences.
