Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III tells PEOPLE ... According to the audio recording of Sullenberger's conversation with air traffic control, the Air Force veteran told the controller that the ...

The pilot 'Sully' Sullenberger guided the plane into the river after it collided with birds, causing both engines to fail.

“Sully” Sullenberger III, the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549. Here’s what you need to know about this man, now called the “Hero of the Hudson,” who saved the lives of the 155 passengers ...

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 were awarded the 2010 Current Achievement Trophy. Andrew Theodorakis, NY Daily News / Getty Images In recognition of his ...

Take a look back at CNN's coverage of Flight 1549's crash-landing in the Hudson River in January 2009. All 155 passengers and crew survived thanks to the actions of Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger.

"Sully" Sullenberger doing now? Sully went on to achieve incredible milestones after retiring, but it's worth highlighting the impressive track record he built in aviation: 30 years as an airline ...

VIDEO: Charlotte aviation museum officially named for Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger Charlotte aviation museum officially named for Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger ...

Take a look back at CNN's coverage of Flight 1549's crash-landing in the Hudson River in January 2009. All 155 passengers and crew survived thanks to the actions of Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger.