Hudson River plane passes through area
Photo by Michael Dresser
"Hudson River Miracle' plane is prepared for the road at its overnight stop in Perryville.
The wingless body of the plane that made a spectacular crash landing on the Hudson River in 2009 made an uneventful passage through the Baltimore area Tuesday morning, barely slowing late morning traffic as it cruised along the interstates on its way to Charlotte, N.C.
The 120-foot section of aircraft fuselage that carries passengers aboard USAir Flight 1549 when it struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff left its overnight rest stop at a Perryville weigh station at 9:17 a.m. and began its journey down Interstate 95.
While the plane had poked along at speeds of less than 10 mph during the early part of its trip from New Jersey to the Carolinas Aviation Museum, it picked up speed in Maryland and maintained a pace of 35-50 mph for its trip from Perryville to Interstate 95. The huges yellow truck carrying the over-sized load circled Baltimore on the Outer Loop of the Beltway and headed west on Interstate 70.
Dorsch reported that crowds he estimated at 50-60 people had gathered at each of the overpasses around Frederick to watch the plane make its journey to the museum, where it will be put on display. Earlier, on Interstate 95, small groups gathered on most of the overpasses in Harford and Baltimore counties -- taking pictures and videos and waving American flags.
The convoy of the truck and its escort vehicles drew less attention as it passed through the Baltimore area. Only a few photographers staked out the overpasses north of the city. Dorsch said the convoy planned to drive straight through Maryland without any stops after Perryville before taking a break at Fairmont W.Va.
Dorsch said the plane drew big crowds as it made its way through the back roads of New Jersey, where some of the interstate bridges were too law for the load to safely pass.
"I am absolutely humbled by the sheer magnitude of the number of people who were out there," he said.
Comments
Can't wait to see The miracle on the hudson A320 here on Friday and at the reception Saturday evening.
FastSigns South Tryon, Charlotte, NC supplied and installed all of the sponsors decals on the Aircraft.
It's great to be part of history!
John Garle
FastSigns South Tryon
704 998 1771
Posted by: John Garle | June 8, 2011 5:18 AM