US Airways Flight 1549 - Wikipedia
US Airways Flight 1549 was a regularly scheduled US Airways flight from New York City 's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte and Seattle, in the United States. On January 15, 2009, the Airbus A320 serving the flight struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia, losing all …
Sully Sullenberger - Wikipedia
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. All 155 people aboard survived.
The True Story Of The Miracle On The Hudson And Sully …
Jan 10, 2024 · After a catastrophic bird strike, pilot Sully Sullenberger landed in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009 — saving everyone onboard. Incredibly, all 155 people onboard US Airways Flight 1549 survived the water landing.
Sully Movie vs True Story of Miracle on the Hudson, Flight 1549
Sep 6, 2016 · It took 15 months before federal crash investigators concluded that Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeff Skiles made the right decision to ditch the plane in the Hudson River (The Wall Street Journal). That time frame is significantly condensed for the movie.
US Airways flight 1549 | Description, Pilot, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 26, 2024 · US Airways flight 1549, flight of a passenger airliner that made an emergency landing in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, shortly after taking off from LaGuardia Airport in New York City, which resulted in no fatalities. The event made a national hero of pilot Chesley (‘Sully’) Sullenberger.
The 'Miracle on the Hudson' Flight: 8 Things You Might Not …
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...
The Miracle On The Hudson - The Full Story - Simple Flying
Jul 24, 2023 · On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 crash-landed on the Hudson River after hitting a flock of birds during takeoff. The skilled response of Captain Chesley Sullenberger and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles resulted in all 150 passengers and …
Capt. Sully reflects on miracle landing, airline safety after 15 years
Jan 15, 2024 · Fifteen years ago today, a miracle happened on the Hudson River. After hitting a flock of geese just after takeoff, US Airways Flight 1549 had to make an emergency landing. Captain Chesley...
Miracle on the Hudson: Reflecting on 15 Years Later
Jun 20, 2024 · On a chilly January day in 2009, the world watched in awe as Flight 1549 turned disaster into a tale of incredible survival, landing on the icy Hudson River. Dubbed the “Miracle on the Hudson,”...
US Airways Flight 1549: Anatomy of a Miracle - Vanity Fair
May 5, 2009 · Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River last January, was justly celebrated for his skill and courage. Less has been revealed about other...