US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed an Airbus A320 safely in the Hudson River after striking a flock of birds that disabled both engines shortly after takeoff; all 155 people aboard survived.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-15 04:00:51">January 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM EST</time>

US Airways Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger landed an Airbus A320 safely in the Hudson River after striking a flock of birds that disabled both engines shortly after takeoff; all 155 people aboar…{ai:summary}<p>US Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed an Airbus A320 in the Hudson River after both engines failed due to a bird strike shortly after takeoff. Remarkably, all 155 passengers and crew on board survived the emergency landing. </p><p>#society</p>

Today in History: January 15, US Airways jet makes emergency landing in Hudson River

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