Captain Sully Retiring From US Airways
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Updated: 10:22 AM Mar 3, 2010
Captain Sully Retiring From US Airways
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who piloted a US Airways flight during its emergency water landing on the Hudson River in January of last year, is retiring Wednesday.
Posted: 10:05 AM Mar 3, 2010
Reporter: Associated Press
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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who piloted a US Airways flight during its emergency water landing on the Hudson River in January of last year, is retiring Wednesday.

Sullenberger, 59, joined US Airways' predecessor airline in 1980. He's also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Flight attendant Doreen Welsh, who was also on Flight 1549 when it landed in the Hudson, is also retiring. Welsh, 59, joined US Airways' predecessor airline in 1970.

All 150 passengers survived the emergency river landing in January 2009 when the plane's engines were struck by birds.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Posted by: Anonymous on Mar 3, 2010 at 08:16 PM

Don't worry folks. There'll be another hero tomorrow.
Posted by: Sandra Location: C/S on Mar 3, 2010 at 03:15 PM

I would be more willing to fly if I knew someone with his expertise was flying the plane. A very good man who should write a book on the errors plaguing the airline industry and how to make it better, if that is even possible.
Posted by: Lyn Location: Colorado Springs on Mar 3, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Happy Retirement !!! Good luck at whatever you and your family decide to do.
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