Sully sullenberger official site of sully sullenberger. Jan 08, 2020 chesley sully sullenberger is a former us airlines pilot, who successfully ditched his passenger plane on the hudson river after it struck a flock of canada geese, thereby saving all 155 people. Captain sully successfully landed on the hudson river 10. He is the author of two booksthe new york times bestselling highest duty. Sully was impressed by southwest pilots emergency landing chesley sullenberger, the pilot during the miracle on the hudson in 2009, felt a twinge of recognition at the news of tammie jo shults. Mayor michael bloomberg replaced the book when he gave sully the key to the city in a new york ceremony. May 17, 2012 captain chesley sully sullenberger successfully piloted a landing in the hudson river in january 2009 and all 155 people onboard walked away unhurt. A book about selfesteem and resilience sea school stories by natalie pritchard and mrs natalie merheb oct 15, 2019 4. The hero captain of us airways flight 1549 safely guided his plane down into the hudson river after losing both engines due to a flock of geese, and. Sullenbergers passengers say hes a hero, despite new book. A new book addressing the role of automation in us airways flight 1549 is wrong, according to the pilot who safely landed the plane on the hudson river in january in an interview on sunday, the pilot, capt. Chesley burnett sullenberger born january 23, 1951, texas usa is a retired airline captain, best recognized for saving 155 people on the 15th january 2009, when he landed a us airbus a320 on the hudson river in new york city.
Captain sully sullenberger reads an excerpt from his new book. But how much of the success of this dramatic landing can actually be credited to the genius of the pilot. The planes pilot, chesley sully sullenberger, managed to glide it to a safe landing in the hudson river. The true story behind sully on netflix the miracle on the. Captain sully sullenberger talks miracle hudson river landing. Sully sullenberger, fame was a burdenuntil it became a duty on the 10 year anniversary of his miracle landing, the famed pilot reflects on what became an entirely new life. Captain sully sullenberger reveals what went through his mind when a flock of geese nearly brought down his plane and how he managed a successful crashlanding on the hudson river. Oct 07, 20 captain sully sullenberger reveals what went through his mind when a flock of geese nearly brought down his plane and how he managed a successful crashlanding on the hudson river. Sep 06, 2016 on january 15, 2009, captain chesley sully sullenberger was piloting us airways flight 1549 out of new yorks laguardia airport when the plane ran into a flock of geese on its initial climb. Chesley sully sullenberger is a former us airlines pilot, who successfully ditched his passenger plane on the hudson river after it struck a flock. Captain sully sullenberger talks miracle hudson river.
Bushs loyal service dog, come facetoface for the first time live on today. Air force academy, served as a fighter pilot in the u. Sullenberger iii is a retired airline pilot, speaker, and consultant who has become a source of inspiration for many after his successful emergency water landing of a disabled airliner on the hudson river. He showed a fascination with flying from a very early age. Tom hanks stars as sullenberger, with aaron eckhart, laura linney, anna gunn, autumn reeser, holt mccallany. Jan 15, 2019 captain chesley sullenberger iii, better known as sully, successfully landed a plane on the hudson river between new york and new jersey on jan. Sep 08, 2016 everyone knows about sully sullenberger. My search for what really matters sullenberger iii, captain chesley b. Chesley sully sullenberger, the heroic miracle on the hudson pilot, and his namesake, sully, late president george h. As the new film sully opens, hear from the real captain sullenberger about guiding a doomed flight to safety in 208 seconds.
Sully loses control and crashes the plane into a building, resulting in a fiery explosion. My search for what really matters by captain chesley sully sullenberger and jeffrey zaslow. Captain sully sullenberger reads an excerpt from his new book highest duty about flight 1549 from his home captain sully sullenberger reads an excerpt from his new book highest duty about flight 1549 from his home. The planes engines have both failed, and the pilot is trying to find a safe place to land. The events of january 15, 2009, dont appear in detail until twothirds of the way though the book, which is very fitting, because captain sullenberger and jeffrey zaslow portray how the events in sullys life and interaction with family and important mentors along the way had prepared him to meet the ultimate challenge which had never been practiced in flight simulators losing power in both engines at the same time shortly after takeoff in a major metropolis. May 11, 2010 116 of 47 results for captain sully book. Us airways sues sullenberger for loss of plane 11 years ago danville, ca captain chelsey sully sullenberger, the airline pilot praised as a hero for safely landing flight 1549 into the hudson river, is being sued by us airways for damaging the plane, an airbus 320, beyond repair. The film opens with captain chesley sully sullenberger tom hanks trying to maneuver a plane above new york city. With tom hanks, aaron eckhart, laura linney, valerie mahaffey. Jul 21, 2017 captain sully sullenberger pursued his childhood love of aviation and learned to fly at age 16. Oct 14, 2009 the muchanticipated memoir of miracle on the hudson pilot chesley sullenberger has landed in stores and sully, once again, has hit the talkshow circuit sully s autobiography, highest. Langewiesche may have a point about the automated wonders of the a320, but, if i have a choice, with no engine power, between a computer and a pilot with the experience and competence of captain sullenberger and his crew, ill take sullys bunch any day.
Captain chesley sully sullenberger successfully piloted a landing in the hudson river in january 2009 and all 155 people onboard walked away unhurt. Jan, 2020 on january 15, 2009, a potential disaster turned into a heroic display of skill and composure when captain chesley burnett sullenberger iii safely landed the plane he was piloting on new york city. Where the film concentrates on events after the water landing in the hudson, the book focuses far more on the life of captain sully. Suzanne gordon,patrick mendenhall,bonnie blair oconnor,captain chesley sully sullenberger published by ilr press 20121109 2012 isbn 10.
On january 15, 2009, us airways flight 1549 suffered an emergency landing on the hudson river in new york city. Captain sully sullenberger reads an excerpt from his new book highest duty about. The movie, sully, currently the number one movie in america, tells the harrowing story of how captain chesley sully sullenberger expertly piloted 155 people to safety in an emergency crash landing on the hudson because of a bird strike that annihilated both of the plane. Now a major motion picture from clint eastwood, starring tom hanksthe inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating american heroes of our time, capt. Sullenberger takes issue with new book the new york times. The true story behind sully on netflix the miracle on. Airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving all 155. Captain sully sullenberger reads an excerpt from his new book highest duty about flight 1549 from his home. The volume of traffic in the new york area makes it a complicated airspace, with. The muchanticipated memoir of miracle on the hudson pilot chesley sullenberger has landed in stores and sully, once again, has hit the talkshow circuit sullys autobiography, highest. Amazon second chance pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life.
Captain sully sullenberger pursued his childhood love of aviation and learned to fly at age 16. The hero captain of us airways flight 1549 safely guided his plane down into the hudson river after. It was an instant media sensationthe miracle on the hudsonand captain sully was the hero. Sully sullenberger, iii has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety for his entire adult life.
Captain chesley sully sullenberger preparation some people say it was luck. A new book addressing the role of automation in us airways flight 1549 is wrong, according to the pilot who safely. The pooch is gearing up for his next assignment at walter reed national military medical center. Now hes out with a new book, the second book since the 2009 landing. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf. Please note that this book has been published under two different titles, the original titled. Chesley sully sullenberger is best known for the miracle on the hudson the jan. Pilot sully sullenberger performs miracle on the hudson. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Chesley burnett sully sullenberger iii born january 23, 1951 is an american retired air force fighter pilot and airline captain. A focused, unflappable and deliberate leader, captain sullenbergers sound decisionmaking ability and strong personal commitment to improving an industry have helped him to emerge as a model by which others measure success. While he is best known for serving as captain during what has been called the miracle on the hudson, sullenberger is a speaker, aviation safety expert, and accident investigator, serves as the cbs news aviation and safety expert, and is the founder and chief executive officer of safety.
As a follow up to his phenomenal new york times bestselling memoir, highest duty, captain chesley b. On january 15, 2009, a potential disaster turned into a heroic display of skill and composure when captain chesley burnett sullenberger iii safely landed the plane he was piloting on new. Giving pilots sim time to fully experience this aircraft is the only way to ensure the safety of the traveling public. In 2009, us airways pilot captain chesley sully sullenberger amazed the nation when he courageously landed a faulty plane on the hudson river, saving all 155 people on board. The story of chesley sully sullenberger tom hanks, an american pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the hudson river in order to save the flights passengers and crew. Captain chesley sullenberger iii, better known as sully, successfully landed a plane on the hudson river between new york and new jersey on jan. The flight was headed to north carolina from new york. Infact,whathappenedonjanuary15,2009 landing a commercial jet airliner successfully in the hudson river with 155 passengers and crew surviving the ordealis commonly referred to as the miracle on the hudson. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. Sullenberger iii, said that the book, fly by wire, by william langewiesche, greatly overstates how much it mattered that the plane he landed in the river, an. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving the lives of all 155.
Airline pilot captain sully sullenberger tells his life story, including his perspective on the emergency landing on the hudson river that earned him the worlds admiration, and offers insight into the essential qualities that he believes have been vital to his success. Sully sullenberger net worth, captain, bio, flight, book, alive, family, hudson river. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 passengers. The hudson hero of flight 1549 tangled history by steven otfinoski jan 1. Coauthored by sullenberger and journalist jeffrey zaslow, this book details the aviators most important life lessons. Tom hanks stars as sullenberger, with aaron eckhart, laura linney, anna gunn, autumn reeser, holt mccallany, jamey sheridan, and jerry ferrara in supporting roles. Captain sullenberger also known as captain sully had important elements of a successful career deep passion, aptitude, highquality, continuing education, and full commitment to his craft and his profession. He is best known for his role as pilot in command in the 2009 forced water landing of us airways flight 1549 in the hudson river off manhattan after both engines were disabled by a bird strike.
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