Capt. "Sully" returns to Hudson River, shares "biggest frustrations"
Summary
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009, saving all 155 people on board. The story inspired a movie starring Tom Hanks, and Sully recently returned to the river to talk about the event and the challenges in improving aviation safety after the crash.Key Facts
- Captain Sully landed a US Airways flight on the Hudson River in 2009, saving everyone on board.
- The event is known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."
- A movie called "Sully," directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Tom Hanks, depicts the emergency landing.
- Tom Hanks spent time with Sully to accurately portray him in the film.
- The incident happened during a difficult time in the U.S., the 2008-2009 financial crisis.
- The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the crash for 15 months and made about 35 safety recommendations.
- Only a few of these safety recommendations have been adopted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the airlines.
- Airlines often avoid new safety measures because of the added costs in a competitive market.
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