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The plane is believed to have encountered a barrage of bird strikes exceeding any such events covered by federal standards for engine durability.

Investigators expect to be able to confirm whether the US Airways jet suffered bird strikes in both of its engines.

Passengers on the US Airways flight that crash landed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon praised the actions and courage of the pilot.

The plane is partly submerged in the Hudson River, after the pilot reported engine trouble. All 146 passengers and 5 crew members were reported to have survived.