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Chesley Sullenberger
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About
Famous U.S. Airways pilot and hero who safely landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River.
Before Fame
At 16, he learned to fly in an Aeronca 7DC from a private airstrip near his home. He studied at the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds two Master's degrees.
Trivia
He was ranked #2 in TIME Magazine's 2009 list of the Top 100 Most Influential Heroes and Icons.
Family Life
He and his wife, Lorrie Sullenberger, adopted two daughters.
Associated With
He was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the movie Sully.
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