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Because a flock of birds flew right into his aircraft engine and he lost power, he did not have enough time to return to the airport so he made a decision. He successfully landed in the Hudson river perfectly and he have rescued more than 150 passengers onboard the aircraft with no passengers getting hurt.
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Is Sully Sullenberger a hero pilot?
Yes he is the hero pilot of that aircraft that he was piloting. Sully Sullenberger had saved the lines of more than 150 passengers onboard the plane with no passengers got hurt. After that, he became really famous.
Who was the pilot of the plane that crashedin the Hudson river?
The flight's Captain was Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III
What nicknames does Chesley Sullenberger go by?
Chesley Sullenberger goes by Sully, and C.B..
What is the height and weight of Sully Sullenberger?
5feet 7inch.
Where does sully sullenberger live?
Fo mah dough florida
How old is Chesley Sullenberger?
US pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is 66 years old (birthdate: January 23, 1951).
Who is captain sully?
CAptain sully short for Sullenberger, is the pilot who landed a plane on the hudson saving everyone aboard. A very nice and kind man! :)
What is Chesley B Sullenberger III famous for?
Chesley B. Sullenberger is most famous for landing flight 1549 US AIRWAYS in the Hudson River on Jan. 15th, 2009. A flock of birds hit the planes engines. With both engines out, unable to fly back to the airport, pilot "sully" decided to land it in the river. All passengers were saved. Sullenberger is now a well known American hero.
Who was the pilot who performed what the media is calling the Miracle on the Hudson?
Capt. Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger
Is Sully Sullenberger an Eagle Scout?
No, he isn't. I asked him tonight. He said he was in cub scouts though. (I was disappointed.)
What are the release dates for Oprah Where Are They Now - 2012 Tori Spelling Sully Sullenberger Debbie Matenopolous and Jenna Jameson 2-14?
Oprah Where Are They Now - 2012 Tori Spelling Sully Sullenberger Debbie Matenopolous and Jenna Jameson 2-14 was released on: USA: 10 November 2013
What are facts about chesley sullenberger?
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III, 57, of Danville, Calif., was the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 that laned in the Hudson River on January 15th, 2009. All 155 passengers aboard the flight were rescued from the freezing waters. The cause of the crash was due to the planes colliding with a flock of birds just minutes after takeoff. Sully was a former Air Force fighter pilot who is also the president of Safety Reliability Methods, a safety consulting firm.
