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Chesley Sullenberger
American pilot and diplomat
- Born1951
- Known asAmerican pilot and diplomat
Photo: United States Department of State, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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How old is Chesley Sullenberger?
75 years old1
Chesley Sullenberger is 75 years old. He was born on January 23, 1951.
- Wikipedia: Sully Sullenberger, revision of Oct 22, 2026
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- Known for: American pilot and diplomat (born 1951)
- Born: January 23, 1951
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Career Highlights
- Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American retired aircraft pilot, diplomat and aviation safety expert, who is best known for his actions as captain of US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, when he ditched the plane on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike; all 155 people aboard survived.
- After the Hudson landing, Sullenberger became an outspoken advocate for aviation safety and helped develop new protocols for flight safety.
- He served as the co-chairman, along with his co-pilot on Flight 1549, Jeffrey Skiles, of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles youth introduction-to-aviation program from 2009 to 2013.
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Chesley Sullenberger comes up in these episodes:
- MyShowNotes ✓ Best Gatorade Flavors! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley: The downed-power-line story turns into a bit about the Hudson landing and a connection at LaGuardia. (44:12)
- MyShowNotes ✓ Sam Morril on TYSO – #376: “I landed that plane. I’m like Sully.” (1:41:50)
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Who is Chesley Sullenberger?
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American retired aircraft pilot, diplomat and aviation safety expert, who is best known for his actions as captain of US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, when he ditched the plane on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike; all 155 people aboard survived.
Where does Chesley Sullenberger come up on MyShowNotes?
2 episodes so far. See the list above.