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Chesley Burnett " Sully " Sullenberger III (born January 23, 1951) is an American retired fighter pilot, diplomat, and airline pilot. He is best known for his actions as captain of US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, when he ditched the plane, landing on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike.
Jan 15, 2019 · On January 15, 2009, US Airways Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger became an overnight hero when he and his crew safely ditched a commercial airliner in the freezing waters of the Hudson...
Sep 9, 2016 · A consummate leader who takes pride in living a life of integrity in both personal and business endeavors, Sully shares timeless perspectives through this monthly blog on a variety of relevant and timely topics. Visit Sully’s Blog.
Sep 9, 2016 · Sully: Directed by Clint Eastwood. With Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Valerie Mahaffey, Delphi Harrington. When pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger lands his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew, some consider him a hero while others think he was reckless.
Apr 2, 2014 · Sully, a movie about Sullenberger and his heroics on the Hudson River, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks in the title role, was released in September 2016....
Jan 15, 2024 · Sully Sullenberger sat down with USA TODAY to reflect on his miracle landing 15 years later, and talk about his biggest airline safety concerns today.
Nov 13, 2019 · Sometimes a hero is just a seemingly ordinary person thrown into an extraordinary situation. Such was the case on January 15, 2009, when Capt. Chesley (“Sully”) Sullenberger’s US Airways ...
Jan 7, 2024 · The maneuver was dubbed by aviation experts as the most successful ditching of an aircraft of all time, raising Capt. C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger to hero status and later movie fame in the film...
Jan 15, 2019 · Sullenberger, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with more than 20,000 flying hours under his belt, was instructed to climb to 15,000 feet, according to the National Transportation Safety Board ...
Aug 11, 2016 · Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III was “the right guy at the right time at the right moment” to guide a jet safely onto the surface of the Hudson River, a neighbor and friend said.
