Plane crashes into New York's Hudson River

A U.S. Airways flight en route to Charlotte, North Carolina crashed into New York's Hudson River immediately after takeoff

MORE INFO: Government officials are investigating a report that the plane hit a flock of Canadian geese-- which forced the water landing.

Jon Decker reports.

STORY:

A U.S. Airways flight en route from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina crashed into New York's Hudson River immediately after takeoff in the afternoon.

Rescue boats and ferries surrounded the Airbus A320 that was partially submerged in the icy waters.

A Reuters photo show dozens of passengers standing on the plane's wings and on evacuation chutes.

Government officials are investigating a report that the plane hit a flock of Canadian geese-- which forced the water landing.

U.S. Airways Flight 1549 reportedly had 146 passengers and 5 crew members on board - according to NBC news.

The plane crash occurred on the coldest week of the new year.

Jon Decker, Reuters.