Reports of passengers standing on the wings a few minutes ago.
I will offer some gallows humor as I am a way-too-frequent flier. Tasteless, and opportunistic, but I’ll go for it.
I guess the folks on the wings are waiting for USAIR to deliver their bags?
Actually, a water landing on a (relatively) smooth body of water is far more survivable than most any off-runway hard surface landing.
If everyone was properly belted in, their prospects for safety are really quite good.
Again, prayers for all involved and praise for the New Yorkers who will do anything and everything to rescue all aboard.