Sully Sullenberger

At-a-Glance

Safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, an event known as the "Miracle on the Hudson."
Serves as a Keynote Speaker and Safety Expert.
#1 New York Times best-selling author of 'Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters' and 'Making a Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage from America's Leaders'.
Served as a Former U.S. Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Biography

Captain "Sully" Sullenberger is a safety expert, speaker, and author, known for his dedication to aviation safety. He gained international recognition on January 15, 2009, when he and his crew safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in New York City's Hudson River, an event widely referred to as the "Miracle on the Hudson.