據美聯社報道:
The pilot twice told air controllers that he was unable to make the proper turn after reporting a "double bird strike."
The tower believed Sullenberger meant that both his jet engines had been damaged by bird impacts.
從這段文字中可以看出:機長並沒有報告過發動機損毀。
如果這是相關內容的全部,就產生了兩個問題:
1. 機長為什麽不報告發動機的運行情況?
2. 塔台為什麽不跟蹤詢問發動機的運行情況,而憑猜測作決定?