He is best known for his role as pilot in command in the 2009 forced water landing of us airways flight 1549 in the hudson river off manhattan after both engines were disabled by a bird strike. Chesley sully sullenberger, the heroic miracle on the hudson pilot, and his namesake, sully, late president george h. Stories of vision and courage from americas leaders, was published in may 2012. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. While he is best known for serving as captain during what has been called the miracle on the hudson, sullenberger is a speaker, aviation safety expert, and accident investigator, serves as the cbs news aviation. When people read this essay, i hope they will no longer wonder why i would pick him. Sullenberger iii is an airline pilot and safety expert, and has served as an instructor and an air line pilots association alpa safety chairman and accident investigator. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways. Sully sullenberger sullenberger knew the he couldnt make it back to the airport safely so he decided in a last second. Sully sullenberger was the man that i picked for the my hero project. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a. Sullenberger, jeffrey zaslow, audiobook narrated by michael mcconnohie, chesley b. Sully and his coauthor did a good job writing this book.
Oct 07, 20 captain sully sullenberger reveals what went through his mind when a flock of geese nearly brought down his plane and how he managed a successful crashlanding on the hudson river. Sullenberger iii is a pilot for the american airlines with three videos in the cspan video library. Sully sullenberger, iii has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety for his entire adult life. Sullenberger, jeffrey zaslow, narrated by michael mcconnohie, chesley b. He has been married to lorrie sullenberger since june 17, 1989. Chesley sullenberger wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Sully sullenberger is best known for the most dangerous three and a half minutes of his career, successfully landing a. While he is best known for serving as captain during what has been called the miracle on the hudson, sullenberger is a speaker, aviation safety expert, and accident investigator, serves as the cbs news aviation and safety expert, and is. There are little incremental thingsworthwhile efforts, moments you were helpful to othersand after a lifetime, they can add up to something. Sullenberger, iii and jeffrey zaslow, 2009 harpercollins 368 pp. As a follow up to his phenomenal new york times bestselling memoir, highest duty, captain chesley b. Captain chesley sully sullenberger has written with the help of jeffrey zaslow a very readable memoir that details not only the specifics of his memorable hudson river landing of flight 1549, but a very convincing explanation of how he was able to get it done.
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Chesley burnett sully sullenberger iii is an american airline transport pilot atp, safety expert, and accident investigator from danville, california,who successfully carried out the emergency ditching of us airways flight 1549 in the hudson river, offshore from manhattan, new york city, on january 15, 2009, thus saving the lives of the 155. Sully sullenberger is best known for the most dangerous three and a half minutes of his career, successfully landing a plane on the hudson river. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. Sully miracle on the hudson, the true story that became the. This is an autobiography in its purest form and a very honest autobiography at that. Bushs loyal service dog, come facetoface for the first time live on today. Sully was impressed by southwest pilots emergency landing chesley sullenberger, the pilot during the miracle on the hudson in 2009, felt a twinge of. Sullenberger contacted the tower so he could decide where he could safely land the plane. He did it in a manner which will be studied for years. Chesley burnett sully sullenberger iii born january 23, 1951 is an american retired air force fighter pilot and airline captain. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Sully was impressed by southwest pilots emergency landing chesley sullenberger, the pilot during the miracle on the hudson in 2009, felt a twinge of recognition at the news of tammie jo shults. Infact,whathappenedonjanuary15,2009 landing a commercial jet airliner successfully in the hudson river with 155 passengers and crew surviving the ordealis commonly referred to as the miracle on the hudson.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Sully sullenberger official site of sully sullenberger. On january 15, 2009, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in history when captain chelsley sully sullenberger skillfully glided us airways flight 1549 onto the surface of the hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew aboard. Airways pilot who was hailed as the hero of the hudson after he successfully landed an airbus a320 in the hudson river on 15 january 2009, saving the lives of all 155 people on board. Jan 08, 2020 chesley sully sullenberger is a former us airlines pilot, who successfully ditched his passenger plane on the hudson river after it struck a flock of canada geese, thereby saving all 155 people. In the book, sullenberger also discusses personal matters including his fathers suicide in 1995, the sullenbergers struggle with infertility, and their decision to adopt. The untold story behind the miracle on the hudson by chesley sully sullenberger with jeffrey zaslow is out now harpercollins. Foi condecorado como heroi nacional nos estados unidos, apos efetuar um pouso forcado bem sucedido no rio hudson, durante uma emergencia no voo us airways. Chesley sully sullenberger is a former us airlines pilot, who successfully ditched his passenger plane on the hudson river after it struck a flock of canada geese, thereby saving all 155 people aboard. He was named the outstanding cadet in airmanship in his graduating class at the united states air force academy, and he holds two masters degrees.
Chesley sullenberger was just doing the job he obviously takes very seriously. In this book, sully tells us about how without knowing, he prepared throughout. Retired airline pilot chesley sully sullenberger, who landed the famous miracle on the hudson, said monday that this is not the america i know and love in a message encouraging voter. Chesley sullenberger was born on january 23, 1951 in denison, texas, usa as chesley burnett sullenberger iii. Chesley burnett sully sullenberger iii born january 23, 1951 is an american retired air. A consummate leader, sully sullenberger shares timeless management principles including his credo of leadership by personal example and the lessons from his life which prepared him to handle the unprecedented crisis presented by the miracle on the hudson. Chesley sully sullenberger, the heroic miracle on the hudson pilot, and his namesake, sully, late president george. Chesley burnett sully sullenberger iii is an american airline transport pilot atp, safety.
While he is best known for serving as captain during what has been called the miracle on the hudson, sullenberger is a speaker, aviation safety expert, and accident investigator, serves as the cbs news aviation and safety expert, and is the founder and chief executive officer of safety. Booktopia has sully miracle on the hudson, the true story that became the blockbuster movie by chesley b. Captain chesley sully sullenberger preparation some people say it was luck. In 2010, tlc aired a very good documentary called brace for impact, which told in detail the story of the miracle landing of flight 1549 on the hudson river on january. He is an actor and writer, known for sully 2016, daddys home 2 2017 and horizon 1964. The pooch is gearing up for his next assignment at walter reed national military medical center. Giving pilots sim time to fully experience this aircraft is the only way to ensure the safety of the traveling public. In making a difference, one of the most captivating american heroes of this centurythe courageous pilot who brought the crippled us airways flight 1549 safely down in new yorks hudson. Newser hero pilot chesley sullenbergers local library has told him not to worry about a borrowed book stuck in the hold of us airways flight 1549 that. Chesley sully sullenberger with jeffrey zaslow published by william morrow, new york, new york, u. Discover book depositorys huge selection of chesley b sullenberger books online.
Sully sullenberger explores exactly what it takes to lead and inspire. Nov 17, 2016 buy sully reprint by sullenberger, chesley b. Now a major motion picture from clint eastwood, starring tom hanksthe inspi. It is a book that is not just about the miracle on the hudson flight. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 passengers. Chesley sully sullenberger is a former us airlines pilot, who successfully ditched his passenger plane on the hudson river after it struck. On january 15, 2009, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable emergency landings in aviation history when captain chesley sully sullenberger skillfully glided us airways flight 1549 onto the surface of the hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. Sully sullenberger is a safety expert, author and speaker on leadership and culture.
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