It has been ten years since Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger executed an extraordinary emergency landing on the Hudson River, a feat now famously known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” Despite the passing of a decade, the cockpit audio from that fateful day remains as haunting and awe-inspiring as ever.
A Life-Changing Incident
On the afternoon of January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 encountered disaster when a flock of Canadian geese struck the aircraft, causing both engines to fail. With no engine thrust and limited time, Captain Sullenberger, a seasoned U.S. Air Force veteran, faced an unprecedented challenge. Unable to return to LaGuardia Airport or reach any other runway, he made the split-second decision to land the plane in the Hudson River, saving all 155 passengers and crew onboard.
