Chesley B. Sullenberger

Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American retired airline pilot, safety expert, and accident investigator, best known for his heroic emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River in 2009, saving all 155 aboard. He has dedicated his life to aviation safety and has served as a U.S. ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization. Sullenberger is also a motivational speaker and author.