@Justin Kiang: That was Baghdad, as in Iraq, not Bangladesh. [en.wikipedia.org] . And yes, by a few years later, you mean 14 years. Pretty impressive saves though! I also like the story of the Gimli Glider incident.

@hostile-17: The FAA has the ability to deny flights to, from, or over the USA if it deems an aircraft or air carrier unsafe.

@jetRink: If you understood the energy contained in one of those discs, you'd realize it's not possible to contain it. If you DID design a system to contain it, the design wouldn't be feasible or capable of flight. We're talking about a 200-300lb disc spinning at over 10,000rpm.

@supmacka: That's a 24-105 that's mounted above, not a 24-70. You can tell by the Image Stabilization switch on the side. And not to rain on your parade, but I agree with @MYMHM. Totally different lenses for different applications. Can't do a zoom pull so easily using a prime lens, can you?

This has been done for a long time with gas-powered winches, as seen above. Cars, nothing new! The only new thing is the street sign as a pulley...

@Jamac666: Agreed. Only thing on my mind while watching it is that he needs to clean his sensor, with several dust spots in the vid.

@sven.kirk: 1. The runway WAS clear with the exception of emergency vehicles. Why should all runways at JFK be cleared, if the airplane is under control and making a planned non-standard landing? An emergency was declared to NY Approach Control. At smaller airports the airfield will be closed after a landing like this…

@DingoJunior: Can you back that up? Worked out fine for United's Airbus 319 with the same problem: [www.nypost.com]

Danger! High Voltage!

@Tzalaf: Absolutely!! [nymag.com] :