#OTDinCLT - Miracle on the Hudson ✈️ 17 years ago today, US Airways Flight 1549 made a successful emergency landing on the Hudson River following a collision with a flock of geese. The flight, captained by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skies, was on its way to Charlotte when it took off from LaGuardia Airport. All 155 people on board survived and were rescued by nearby boats. Many of the passengers were, and still are, Charlotte residents. In recognizing this historic moment, we also

The @sullenbergeraviationmuseum is re-opening this summer! Here, you’ll be able to see the plane from Flight 1549 in the exact state it was in after the landing on the Hudson. #CaptSully #SullyAviationMuseum #Aviation | Captain C.B. Sully Sullenberger

We've taken flight! It's been just over a week since the Sullenberger Aviation Museum opened, and we're thrilled to share the magic of aviation with our community. Thanks to all our visitors for joining us on this incredible journey! ✈️ #CaptSully #SullenbergerAviationMuseum | Captain C.B. Sully Sullenberger

299K views · 4.6K reactions | It’s been a little over a month since the Sullenberger Aviation Museum opened and I was reunited with some of the passengers from #Flight1549. Here’s to our stories inspiring future generations! #CaptSully #AviationMuseum | Captain C.B. Sully Sullenberger | Facebook

An exciting milestone for the Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM) - the US Airways Flight 1549 Airbus A320 has moved into its home in the new Museum location, which will open to the public in the summer of 2024. Lorrie and I had the chance to visit today and witness the dedication of the SAM team. Visit the link to read more from Simple Flying and see video of J. Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging Co., Inc. deftly orchestrating the complicated move. https://bit.ly/3FZsnZI #aviation #news #captsully |