Chesley Sullenberger
IndiaunknownMaleb. 19518.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Chesley Sullenberger, commonly known as 'Sully', is a retired US Airways captain celebrated for his heroic emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in January 2009, saving all 155 passengers and crew aboard. His remarkable actions during the incident earned him widespread acclaim and turned him into a national hero, leading to numerous awards and honors, including the French Legion of Honour. Beyond his aviation career, Sullenberger has become a sought-after speaker and author, sharing insights on leadership, safety, and human factors in aviation.
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Capt Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger was initially blamed for the US Airways flight ditching in the Hudson River but was later cleared after simulator tests showed the aircraft could not have returned to the runway.
Pilots' organistaion casts doubt on interim Air India crash report, says AAIB must run simulator tests | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-20
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is the beloved pilot who landed a passenger plane on the Hudson.
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He is known for the emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River.
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