Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger Iii

About the Author

Chesley B. 'Sully' Sullenberger III is a retired airline captain and aviation safety expert renowned for his heroic actions on January 15, 2009, when he safely landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, saving all 155 souls on board in what became known as the 'Miracle on the Hudson.' With over four decades of experience in the aviation industry, including roles as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force and a safety consultant, Sully has dedicated his post-retirement career to advocating for enhanced aviation safety protocols and sharing lessons from high-stakes decision-making. In his memoir Sully: The Untold Story Behind the Miracle on the Hudson, co-authored with Jeffrey Zaslow, he provides an intimate account of the incident, exploring themes of leadership, resilience, and the human element in crisis management. Today, Sully continues to inspire audiences worldwide through speaking engagements and his commitment to preventing aviation accidents.