the left and was at already a high degree bank, probably around 30 to 35 degrees. all i did was start flying it like i would in the air, and it rolled out, level. and the minute it rolled out level i sort of popped to the surface just like a cork. >> not all have survived the impact. but those who do escape into shark-infested waters. it's an hour and a half before rescue helicopters begin arriving on the scene. because the plane's p.a. system was not working, the pilot never had a chance to verbally warn passengers to put on their seat belts or brace for impact. 40 of 63 survived. according to the ntsb, fewer lives would have been lost had passengers received adequate warning. of the 23 who don't make it, two are children. to this day it's difficult for the pilot to come to terms with the loss of life. >> well, the story itself, not