Sully's story as first told to 60 Minutes
Summary
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after both engines failed due to a bird strike in 2009. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the incident to review the pilot’s decisions during the emergency landing, ultimately confirming his actions saved all 155 people on board.Key Facts
- Captain Sully Sullenberger piloted Flight 1549, which lost both engines after hitting birds shortly after takeoff.
- He decided to land the plane on the Hudson River instead of attempting to return to nearby airports.
- The entire emergency unfolded in just 208 seconds (about 3.5 minutes).
- The NTSB held hearings to examine whether the plane could have safely returned to an airport instead.
- The investigation concluded that landing on the river was the safest option and saved all lives.
- The event is known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."
- A film called "Sully," directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks, depicts the rescue and investigation.
- Sully expressed concern over his and his co-pilot’s professional reputations until the NTSB validated their decisions.
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