Chesley sullenberger was born on january 23, 1951 in denison, texas, usa as chesley burnett sullenberger iii. He has been married to lorrie sullenberger since june 17, 1989. The untold story behind the miracle on the hudson by chesley sully sullenberger with jeffrey zaslow is out now harpercollins. When people read this essay, i hope they will no longer wonder why i would pick him. 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. Sully sullenberger was the man that i picked for the my hero project. Sully sullenberger, iii has been dedicated to the pursuit of safety for his entire adult life. Stories of vision and courage from americas leaders, was released on may 15, 2012. Discover book depositorys huge selection of chesley b sullenberger books online. Chesley sullenberger was just doing the job he obviously takes very seriously. 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. 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. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed 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 the founder and chief.
Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways. Sullenberger, iii and jeffrey zaslow, 2009 harpercollins 368 pp. 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 sullenberger wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Now a major motion picture from clint eastwood, starring tom hanksthe inspi. 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.
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. He did it in a manner which will be studied for years. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This is an autobiography in its purest form and a very honest autobiography at that. Chesley burnett sully sullenberger iii is an american airline transport pilot atp, safety. He is an actor and writer, known for sully 2016, daddys home 2 2017 and horizon 1964. Sullenberger, jeffrey zaslow, narrated by michael mcconnohie, chesley b. 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. In this book, sully tells us about how without knowing, he prepared throughout. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Sully sullenberger is best known for the most dangerous three and a half minutes of his career, successfully landing a. 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. As a follow up to his phenomenal new york times bestselling memoir, highest duty, captain chesley b. Now a major motion picture from clint eastwood, starring tom hanksthe inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating american heroes of our time, capt.
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. 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. Sully sullenbergerthe pilot who miraculously landed a crippled us airways flight 1549 in new yorks hudson river, saving the lives of all 155 passengers. In the book, sullenberger also discusses personal matters including his fathers suicide in 1995, the sullenbergers struggle with infertility, and their decision to adopt. Giving pilots sim time to fully experience this aircraft is the only way to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
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. Chesley sully sullenberger with jeffrey zaslow published by william morrow, new york, new york, u. Sully was impressed by southwest pilots emergency landing chesley sullenberger, the pilot during the miracle on the hudson in 2009, felt a twinge of. 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. Chesley sully sullenberger, the heroic miracle on the hudson pilot, and his namesake, sully, late president george. Booktopia has sully miracle on the hudson, the true story that became the blockbuster movie by chesley b. Stories of vision and courage from americas leaders, was published in may 2012. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. There are little incremental thingsworthwhile efforts, moments you were helpful to othersand after a lifetime, they can add up to something. Sullenberger, jeffrey zaslow, audiobook narrated by michael mcconnohie, chesley b. 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, the heroic miracle on the hudson pilot, and his namesake, sully, late president george h. 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.
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