Chesley Sullenberger

Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III was the pilot who safely landed U.S. Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009. Find more Chesley Sullenberger pictures, news and information below. He has taught aviation since 1985. Sullenberger was a Navy SEAL until 2007, when he was transferred to Naval Reserve in 2007. Sullenberger is one of many American pilots who have retired due to failure due to injury, according to his LinkedIn page....

• Born: Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III (1951-01-23) January 23, 1951 (age 69) Denison, Texas, U.S.
• Education: United States Air Force Academy (BS) Purdue University, West Lafayette (MS) University of Northern Colorado, Greeley (MPA)
• Known for: Ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River
• Political party: Republican
• Spouse(s): Lorrie Sullenberger ​ (m. 1989) ​
• Children: 2
• Awards: Time's 100 Most Influential Heroes and Icons (2009) Master's Medal from the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Key to the City from New York City Chris Matthews ' Hardball Award Legion of Honour (Officier) Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship Jabara Award Tony Jannus Award
• Allegiance: United States
• Service/ branch: United States Air Force