Chesley Sullenberger date of birth:
January 23, 1951
How old is Chesley Sullenberger?
75
Where was Chesley Sullenberger born?
Denison, Texas, United States
What is Chesley Sullenberger nationality?
American
Short Biography
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger, III (born January 23, 1951) is a retired airline captain and aviation safety consultant. He was hailed as a national hero in the United States when he successfully executed an emergency water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River off Manhattan, New York City, after the aircraft was disabled by striking a flock of Canada geese during its initial climb out of LaGuardia Airport on January 15, 2009. All of the 155 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived.