For the youngsters, here's the story of an earlier era commercial airline ditching that turned out well. This one happened in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, though. They had mechanical issues, some engines shut down, and they burned too much fuel to make Hawaii or to return to Califormia. They circled a Coast Guard ship that was stationed mid-Pacific until they ditched in the morning. Incredible story:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Am_Flight_943
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Am_Flight_943
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