‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Chesly Sullenberger inducted into US Aviation Hall of Fame
Summary
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, the pilot who safely landed a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, was inducted into the US National Aviation Hall of Fame. He recently shared that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and hopes to raise awareness by speaking openly about his condition.Key Facts
- Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is famous for landing US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, saving all 155 people on board.
- He was honored by being inducted into the US National Aviation Hall of Fame in Washington DC.
- The Hall of Fame class for 2026 includes astronauts and aviation researchers.
- Sullenberger joined the ceremony by video and said he loved flying throughout his career.
- The plane lost both engines after hitting birds shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia Airport.
- In July 2023, Sullenberger revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease, a brain illness that affects memory and thinking.
- He wants to encourage others with Alzheimer's and their families to speak openly about the disease.
- According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 7.4 million Americans aged 65 or older have Alzheimer’s, with most being over 75.
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