Wow, wasn't this a miracle!

  http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?cl=11588017
Yes.
That was decision that a human had to take
 and it came out right.No wonder. The pilot was from my area, Pleasanton, CA He had less than 90 seconds to react and decide what to do...
On the dark side of things survivors have already reported being contacted by a group of scum-sucking Lawyers that want to file a class action lawsuit.Haha! They spent all that time looking for one of the two engines and then they realized one of them was still attached to the plane.Would flying into a flock of birds be an "act of God"
as the insurances companies often say?

So then, who is being named in the class-action suit?stupid birds! that is a miracle thoughAfter that miraculous landing, the local (Columbus) news featured a visit to Port Columbus International Airport and the airport's program to constantly monitor the area for birds.  They use explosives of various types to try to keep/scare birds away.  I presume all major airports do the same but, of course, this technique can really only provide some protection in the immediate vicinity of the airport.   It wasn't a "miracle" in my opinion. Miracles are supernatural magic events without logical explanation such as turning water into wine, making loaves and fishes to feed 5000 people out of 5 loaves and 2 fishes, etc etc. What happened to that flight was the result of excellent airmanship by a very professional and able pilot. Also a very well designed plane that stayed afloat long enough for everyone to get out.
Well, I agree, if you apply the biblical standard of a miracle, this is not truly a miracle.  But, how often does the word miracle get used to describe events which are not really miracles?  Quite a lot, just as many other words are used in ways that stretch their TRUE meaning.

As you said, that flight was the result of excellent airmanship by a very professional and able pilot.  And, the whole crew did an excellent job.  All passengers were evacuated from the plane in a matter of a few minutes.  Quote from: soybean on January 18, 2009, 12:27:52 PM

But, how often does the word miracle get used to describe events which are not really miracles?  Quite a lot, just as many other words are used in ways that stretch their true meaning.

Apparently, the mayor of New York City has given him 'the key to the city'.

Also, correct me if i'm wrong, but wasn't the captain a certified gliding pilot too?

Also, correct me if i'm wrong, but wasn't the captain a certified gliding pilot too?