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Title: US Airways Flight 1549 Initial Report
Date: 1/15/2009 4:23:00 PM
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2009--US Airways (NYSE: LCC) flight 1549, an Airbus A320 en route to Charlotte
from LaGuardia, has been involved in an accident in New York at
approximately 3:03 pm Eastern Time.
Airline officials are in direct contact with local, state and national
authorities and are cooperating fully with emergency response efforts.
US Airways' primary concern at this time is for those on board the
airplane and their families.
US Airways is confirming passenger and crew on board the aircraft and
will issue additional information as soon as possible. At this point, no
additional details can be confirmed.
Individuals who believe they may have family members on board flight
1549 may call US Airways at 1-800-679-8215 within the United
States. This number can be reached toll-free from international
locations through AT&T's USADirect®. To contact an AT&T
operator, please visit http://www.usa.att.com/traveler
for USADirect® access codes.
US Airways will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Please monitor usairways.com for the latest information. (LCCG)
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