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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.
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....
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.
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.
Jan 11, 2024 · Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who improbably guided US Airways Flight 1549 to a safe landing in the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009 after it struck a flock of birds, has reunited with...
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 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 ...
Jan 14, 2019 · A decade after successfully landing a crippled US Airways jet on an icy slice of the Hudson River straddling New York and New Jersey, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger tells ABC News of the mementos he keeps from his most famous flight, what it was like to be portrayed on the silver screen by actor Tom Hanks and if he ever plans to go into politics.
Jan 16, 2024 · Pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger was hailed a hero for his quick thinking, safely landing the plane on the river with only seconds to react and saving the lives of 155 people onboard.
Feb 18, 2009 · Long before he won instant celebrity for his cool handling of the ditching of US Airways flight 1549 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger had thought a lot ...
