It was six years ago that US Airways flight 1549 lost both engines after a bird strike shortly after takeoff and had to ditch in the Hudson River:
US Airways #Flight1549 with Pilot Chesley #Sullenberger and First Officer Skiles at controls took off from #LaGuardia http://t.co/gwLlcAmfgW
— On This Day™ (@OnThisDayCK) January 15, 2015
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger thanked those who responded:
With passengers, crew, and responders, I share gratitude on this 6th Anniversary of #Flight1549. @ridetheferry @FDNY @NYPDNews @redcross
— Sully Sullenberger (@Captsully) January 15, 2015
It was amazing that nobody was injured.
@Captsully @ridetheferry @FDNY @NYPDnews @RedCross Still and forever a hero #WelldoneSir
— PHOTOCHOP (@press_FOLLOW_) January 15, 2015
@Captsully @ridetheferry @FDNY @NYPDnews @RedCross let us also remember your crew who assisted! God bless you all !!
— KURT JORDAN (@KJChurchSecDir) January 15, 2015
Here’s the audio from that day involving Captain Sullenberger, the control tower and others:
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